Professor Khamkhwar Hayat Shot Dead on Way to College
A shocking shooting incident in Naushki has raised serious concerns about the security situation in the region after senior academic Professor Ghamkhwar Hayat was killed by unidentified attackers on Saturday morning.
According to police officials, armed assailants opened fire on the professor in the Qali Mangal area while he was travelling to his workplace. Reports said the attackers targeted him shortly after he left his home and started heading toward Naushki Degree College, where he served as a respected faculty member.
Witnesses reported hearing multiple gunshots during the attack. Panic quickly spread throughout the neighborhood as residents rushed indoors for safety.
Local authorities confirmed that Professor Ghamkhwar sustained critical injuries after being hit by several bullets. Rescue teams and police personnel immediately reached the scene following emergency calls from residents.
The injured professor was shifted to Hayat Teaching Hospital, where doctors later confirmed his death.
The tragic killing has shocked the academic community across Balochistan and triggered grief among students, teachers, and local residents.
Police Launch Search Operation After Deadly Attack
Following the attack, a heavy police contingent sealed off the area and launched a large-scale search operation to trace the attackers.
Security officials collected evidence from the crime scene and began interviewing witnesses living near the location where the shooting occurred.
Police sources said investigators are examining multiple angles related to the targeted killing. However, authorities have not yet confirmed the motive behind the attack or identified any suspects.
Law enforcement agencies increased security across nearby areas after the incident. Officials also established checkpoints on roads leading into and out of Naushki as part of the ongoing operation.
The killing has once again highlighted growing security concerns in parts of Balochistan, where attacks targeting professionals, officials, and public servants continue to raise alarm.
Education sector representatives strongly condemned the murder and demanded immediate action against those responsible.
Several teachers and students described Professor Ghamkhwar as a dedicated academic who remained committed to education and student development throughout his career.
Local residents also expressed fear over the deteriorating security situation and urged authorities to provide better protection for civilians and public sector employees.
Recent Attacks on Academics Raise Alarming Questions
The murder of Professor Ghamkhwar came only days after another disturbing incident involving senior university officials in Balochistan.
Recently, Prof Dr Abdur Razzaq Sabir and Dr Syed Manzoor Ahmed were reportedly abducted while travelling from Gwadar to Quetta.
Family members confirmed that both senior academics were travelling in an official vehicle at the time of the incident.
According to security officials, armed men allegedly established a temporary checkpoint near Kundh Imrani Khud Kucha and stopped passing vehicles before the university officials disappeared.
Authorities said search efforts remain underway to locate the missing officials and identify those behind the abduction.
The back-to-back incidents involving education professionals have intensified concerns regarding the safety of teachers, university staff, and public servants in remote regions of the province.
Political leaders, civil society groups, and members of the academic sector have called for urgent measures to improve security conditions and prevent further violence.
Many observers believe attacks on educators create fear within society and directly impact educational progress in underdeveloped regions.
Security experts say stronger intelligence coordination and improved law enforcement presence are necessary to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Meanwhile, students and colleagues of Professor Ghamkhwar mourned his death and remembered him as a respected teacher who devoted years to serving education in Balochistan.
The investigation into the murder remains ongoing, while police continue search operations to arrest the attackers responsible for the deadly assault.
