A woman travelling to Karachi for medical treatment was killed after unidentified gunmen opened fire on her family’s vehicle near Mastung in Balochistan.
The attack occurred on the National Highway on Tuesday. Moreover, three other passengers, including two children, suffered injuries during the shooting.
Gunmen Open Fire On Family Vehicle
According to police, armed assailants signalled the car to stop near Mastung. However, they allegedly opened indiscriminate fire before the driver could pull over.
The woman was fatally struck during the attack and died at the scene. Meanwhile, three other occupants of the vehicle sustained injuries.
One injured passenger told hospital staff that the family was travelling from Zhob to Karachi for the woman’s treatment. The passenger said the attackers started firing before the vehicle could stop.
Police Launch Investigation
Levies personnel and local authorities shifted the victim’s body and the injured to a nearby hospital. Doctors are currently providing medical treatment to the wounded.
Meanwhile, security forces and police cordoned off the area after the attack. Furthermore, they launched a search operation to trace those responsible.
Authorities have also begun investigating the motive behind the shooting. However, no group has claimed responsibility for the attack so far.
The investigation remains ongoing as law enforcement agencies continue efforts to identify and arrest the suspects.
