Five Punjab Laborers Killed in Balochistan Terror Attack Laid to Rest in Their Hometowns
Pasrur/Rahim Yar Khan (Web Desk): Five innocent laborers from different districts of Punjab, who were killed in the recent terrorist attack in Balochistan, have been laid to rest in their native towns amid scenes of profound grief and sorrow. The deceased workers belonged to Pasrur, Rahim Yar Khan, and Narowal, where they had traveled to earn a livelihood.
The funeral prayers and burial ceremonies were deeply emotional, with a large number of local political and social figures, relatives, and residents attending to pay their respects and offer condolences to the bereaved families.
Cousins Muhammad Hassan and Muhammad Qadeer Laid to Rest in Pasrur
Two of the victims were cousins from Pasrur. The funeral prayer for Muhammad Hassan was offered in his native village of Haibatpur, while Muhammad Qadeer's funeral prayer was held in Buttar Badiana.
Following the funeral prayers, both hardworking young men were laid to rest in their respective local graveyards. The cousins had been working together in Balochistan to support their families before they fell victim to the terrorist attack.
Rahim Yar Khan Mourns Bilal Ghani and Bilal Qadeer
Two other victims belonged to Rahim Yar Khan. Bilal Ghani, aged 40 and a resident of Basti Jatki, left behind a widow and his three-year-old daughter, Rabia. His funeral prayer was offered at the Jatki Basti funeral ground.
The second victim, 20-year-old Bilal Qadeer from Flood Colony, was also laid to rest in his ancestral graveyard. Both men had been working in Balochistan for the past two years to financially support their families.
Key Details
Victims' hometowns: Pasrur (2), Rahim Yar Khan (2), Narowal (1).
Purpose of employment: All of the deceased were the sole breadwinners of their low-income families and had traveled to Balochistan in search of work.
Family's appeal: The bereaved families have urged the government to immediately arrest those responsible for the killings and bring them to justice.
Narowal's 17-Year-Old Mohsin Raza Was the Sole Breadwinner of His Family
The funeral prayer and burial of 17-year-old Mohsin Raza, a resident of Ghaziwal Colony, Narowal, were also held in his hometown. Despite his young age, Mohsin was the only financial supporter of his family and had traveled to a distant region to earn an honest living.
Speaking at the burial, Mohsin's grieving father appealed to the government and state authorities, saying:
"My innocent son was working hard to provide for our family. He was our only source of support, and he was taken away from us so brutally. I appeal to the government to find my son's killers, bring them to justice, and ensure that we receive justice." — Father of the late Mohsin Raza