A Karachi-based mobile phone dealer was killed and a woman sustained serious injuries when unidentified armed men opened fire on their vehicle in the Dasht area of Balochistan's Mastung district late Saturday night, according to representatives of a traders' association.
Incident Details
Karachi Mobile and Electronics Dealers Association Chairman Minhaj Gulfam stated that the incident occurred when a family from Nazimabad, Karachi, was traveling to Quetta by road. The family reportedly lost their way after being misdirected by a navigation app and inadvertently entered the Khund area of Dasht, where their vehicle came under indiscriminate firing by unidentified armed men.
As a result, the family head, Ali Jamil, was killed on the spot, while a woman accompanying the family sustained serious injuries. Two minor children traveling with the family remained unharmed, Minhaj Gulfam added.
Victim Identification and Response
Minhaj Gulfam confirmed that Ali Jamil was a member of the association and was engaged in the mobile phone business in Karachi. He said the body of the deceased and the injured woman had been shifted to Karachi for further procedures.
The incident highlights the risks faced by travelers in Balochistan, particularly in remote areas where navigation errors can lead to dangerous situations. Authorities have not yet commented on the identity of the attackers or any arrests made.
