KOT DIJI: According to a report by our correspondent Kifayat Ali Halipoto, a tragic incident took place late at night in the Kot Diji area of Khairpur, within the jurisdiction of Hussainabad Police Station, where a District Council officer and engineer was allegedly shot dead.
According to initial information, 17th-grade District Council officer and engineer Faisal Gulzar Bhutto, son of Gulzar Hussain Bhutto and a resident of the Nizamani locality of Khairpur, was returning home from Khundko when he was allegedly targeted by armed assailants near Hussainabad.
The incident resulted in the death of Faisal Gulzar Bhutto after he sustained gunshot wounds. The circumstances surrounding the attack remain unclear, and the motive for the shooting has not yet been established.
Another person, identified as Daniyal Bhatti, was also seriously injured in the firing. He was initially taken to Civil Hospital Gambat for medical treatment. Due to the critical nature of his condition, he was later referred to Gambat Institute of Medical Sciences (GIMS) for further treatment.
Following the incident, members of the Bhutto community and local residents staged a strong protest. Nisar Ahmed, Sabir Bhutto, Aqeel, Sajjad, Haji Mukhtiar, Badruddin and other members of the Bhutta community demanded the immediate arrest of those responsible for the attack.
The protesters called on the authorities to conduct a transparent investigation and ensure justice for the family of the deceased. They also urged the police to take immediate steps to identify and apprehend the suspects involved in the shooting.
Police reached the scene after receiving information about the incident and began an investigation. Officers collected initial information and started efforts to determine the circumstances surrounding the attack.
However, the exact motive behind the firing and the identities of the alleged assailants have not yet been confirmed. Police officials are expected to investigate different aspects of the incident before reaching any conclusion.
The killing of the District Council engineer has caused concern among residents of the area, while the serious injury of another person has further heightened the seriousness of the incident.
Authorities are continuing their investigation, and further details regarding the circumstances of the shooting, the identity of the suspects and the motive behind the attack are expected to emerge as the inquiry progresses.
The victim’s family and local community have demanded swift action from law-enforcement agencies, insisting that those responsible for the killing must be arrested and brought to justice.
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