Balochistan Provincial Interior Minister Mir Ziaullah Longo narrowly escaped being attacked by armed men while returning to Quetta from Kalat while five security personnel were injured in the firing incident. The violent incident took place when the home minister's convoy was traveling to the provincial capital through the national highway. As soon as the incident was reported, law enforcement agencies and rescue teams immediately reached the spot, cordoned off the area and shifted the injured personnel to the hospital for medical treatment.
Details of the incident that took place on the Quetta Kalat highway
The attack on the vehicle of Balochistan Interior Minister Mir Ziaullah Longo reflects the security concerns faced by important figures in the province. Unidentified armed suspects fired directly at the official vehicle, in response to which the security squad also fired back. The interior minister was unharmed in the attack, but five security personnel were injured in the fierce exchange of fire. Police and law enforcement agencies immediately launched a search operation to arrest the attackers.
Press conference and official response in Quetta
Addressing a press conference in Quetta immediately after the incident, the Interior Minister strongly condemned the cowardly attack and reiterated his resolve against the elements disrupting public order in the province. He clarified that such cowardly tactics cannot demoralize the government. The investigation teams are collecting evidence from the site of the incident on the Kalat Quetta route so that the accused can be brought to justice as soon as possible.
Security situation and administrative measures
After the attack on the home minister's convoy, security has been put on high alert in Quetta and its surroundings. Additional police and Frontier Corps troops have been deployed on major highways to conduct a thorough search of suspicious vehicles. Citizens traveling between Kalat and Quetta have been instructed to cooperate with security agencies and avoid unnecessary movement.
The next step in the investigation
The law enforcement agencies are trying to trace the network behind the firing in the light of intelligence reports. The condition of the injured security personnel is now reported to be better, while important arrests are expected by the police. General citizens are also advised to report any suspicious activity immediately to the nearest police station or helpline.