Shafaqna Pakistan: Protesters on Monday continued to block Quetta’s Airport Road outside BA Mall following a deadly armed clash in the Hanna Urak area that left four men dead and several others injured. The demonstrators demanded the immediate arrest of those responsible and stronger security measures.
The protesters placed one of the victims’ bodies on the road and staged a sit-in, causing major traffic disruptions along one of the city’s busiest arteries. They vowed to continue the protest until authorities take decisive action against those involved in the attack.
According to local sources, the violence erupted after unidentified armed men allegedly confronted local tribesmen and residents in Hanna Urak. The incident triggered widespread anger, with protesters accusing the authorities of failing to maintain law and order. They called for a comprehensive operation against armed groups and the implementation of lasting security measures to prevent similar incidents.
Political leaders and key government officials, including Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfaraz Bugti, later visited the injured and affected families, as well as members of the local community. Expressing solidarity with the residents, they condemned the violence and said innocent people should not be forced to live under the constant threat of armed attacks.
They assured the community that their concerns would be raised with the relevant authorities and pledged to support efforts aimed at improving security and bringing those responsible for the attack to justice.
The protest is still going on, and officials are continually holding negotiations with demonstrators to reopen Airport Road and restore normal traffic flow.
Source: Express Tribune
