Quetta: Balochistan Home Minister Ziaullah Langau Unharmed After Convoy Attacked, 3 Security Personnel Injured
Balochistan Home Minister Mir Ziaullah Langau miraculously escaped unhurt after unidentified gunmen opened fire on his convoy near the Kund Umrani area in Mastung district. According to police sources, three security personnel assigned to the minister’s protection sustained injuries during the attack.
Details of the Attack and Evacuation of the Injured
The ambush took place as the minister’s motorcade was passing through the Kund Umrani area. Unidentified armed assailants hiding near the route opened indiscriminate fire on the vehicles. Security sources confirmed that Minister Ziaullah Langau remained safe due to his bulletproof vehicle and the swift retaliatory fire from his security detail, preventing further casualties.
The three injured security personnel received immediate first aid on the scene before being rushed to a hospital in Quetta, where they are currently undergoing treatment.
Security Forces Launch Search Operation
Following the attack, a heavy contingent of police, Frontier Corps (FC), and Levies forces cordoned off the entire region and initiated a comprehensive search operation. Sources indicate that security has been heightened across Mastung and adjoining hilly areas, with key exit points sealed to apprehend the fleeing attackers.
Balochistan government officials and police leadership strongly condemned the attack, reiterating their commitment to bring the perpetrators to justice.
Key Takeaway: Balochistan Home Minister Mir Ziaullah Langau survived an ambush in Mastung’s Kund Umrani area. Three security guards were injured, and security forces have launched a search operation in the area to capture the gunmen.
