QUETTA: A tragic shooting incident took place outside the Sessions Court in Quetta, the capital of Balochistan, leaving two people dead and one seriously injured.
According to sources, the incident stemmed from a property dispute between two parties.
One group had arrived at the court for a legal proceeding when a relative from the opposing side opened fire on them outside the court premises.
The shooting resulted in the immediate death of two individuals, while a third was critically injured and rushed to the hospital for treatment.
Police have registered a case and launched an investigation, though it remains unclear whether the suspect has been arrested.
Over the past decade, Quetta has seen a concerning increase in murders related to property disputes and honor killings.
Numerous lives have been lost as family disagreements, land ownership conflicts, and tribal tensions escalated into fatal violence.
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Experts highlight that weak conflict resolution systems, limited access to justice, and social pressures often fuel such incidents. Strengthening legal enforcement and community mediation could help reduce these tragedies in the future
