In a tragic incident in the mountainous Ardengji area of Khuzdar, unknown assailants opened fire on former Chief Minister Naseer Mengal’s family, killing his son, Atta-ur-Rehman Mengal, and wounding his young grandson.
The attack, carried out by a group of more than 30 armed men, took place while the pair was out hunting, district authorities confirmed.
Deputy Commissioner of Khuzdar reported that Levies and Rescue teams have been dispatched to the remote site to secure the scene and provide medical assistance. The injured child was airlifted to Khuzdar Civil Hospital, where he is receiving treatment.
No group has yet claimed responsibility for the ambush. Local security forces have launched an investigation and intensified patrols across the mountainous region in search of the perpetrators.
