Six people, including a local journalist, were killed in armed attacks and clashes in various areas of Balochistan on Monday, as unknown gunmen attacked the residence of Turbat Press Club president with heavy firing. Police officials said a local journalist, who was also the head master of a government school, was gunned down by unknown armed men in Basima area of Washuk district. Levies sources said the journalist, Abdul Qadir Hajizai, who was working for a private Balochi language TV channel was on his way home when he was gunned down. Other reports said unknown armed men opened fire at the residence of Turbat Press Club President Irshad Akhtar in Turbat. Talking to reporters, Akhtar said a group of armed men attacked his house, however, his family members remained unhurt in the firing.
Meanwhile, three people were killed and one injured in an armed clash between two rival groups of Raisani and Khosa tribes.
Journalist among six killed across Balochistan
