NASIRABAD :In a brazen armed robbery on the national highway late last night, Balochistan’s Provincial Advisor on Minority Affairs, Sanjay Kumar Panjwani, was relieved of lakhs of rupees in cash, dozens of valuable mobile phones, and government-issued weapons by robbers. The incident, occurring within the limits of the Nutal police station, has triggered a major administrative and security shake-up.
According to preliminary police reports, the robbery targeted the security detail accompanying Advisor Panjwani. The assailants intercepted the convoy, disarming the guards and snatching a significant amount of assets before fleeing the scene. Advisor Panjwani was reported to be unharmed physically.
Responding swiftly to the severe security lapse, senior police officials took strict notice. Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police, Nasirabad Division, suspended the Station House Officer (SHO) of Nutal police station, Inspector Roshan Khan Kansi, citing “dereliction of duty and negligence.” A high-level investigation into the incident has been immediately launched to ascertain the full circumstances and identify the perpetrators.
In the aftermath, the Balochistan government has moved to bolster the security of the provincial advisor. The police department confirmed that additional security measures and personnel have been provided to Sanjay Kumar Panjwani in light of the incident.
The event has raised serious concerns about law and order on major highways and the security protocol for public officials in the region. The high-level probe is expected to examine potential intelligence failures and procedural breaches that allowed the robbery to occur.
