Sessions Judge Abdul Hakeem Kakar and Gunman Martyred, Additional Sessions Judge Seriously Injured

Mastung: Sessions Judge Abdul Hakeem Kakar and his gunman were martyred on the spot, while an additional sessions judge and another person sustained serious injuries when armed assailants opened intense fire on a vehicle carrying judicial officials on the national highway in Mastung district, Balochistan.

The local Station House Officer confirmed the incident and stated that the armed attackers targeted the judicial officers’ vehicle on the national highway.

Details of the Incident and Casualties

Judicial staff and security personnel were severely affected in the tragic shooting incident.

Key Points

Fatalities: Sessions Judge Abdul Hakeem Kakar and his gunman, Muhammad Zaman, succumbed to their injuries following the firing.

Injured Persons: Additional Sessions Judge Tariq Lashari and another civilian were seriously injured in the attack. They were immediately shifted to hospital for medical treatment.

Action by Security Agencies

Soon after receiving information about the incident, a large contingent of police and security forces reached the scene, cordoned off the area and launched an investigation.

“A search operation has been launched to trace the attackers following the firing on the national highway, while legal proceedings are underway.”

— SHO Mastung