Karachi man killed, wife injured in armed attack on car in Balochistan’s Dasht

A young man from Karachi was shot dead after unidentified armed men opened fire on his car that had lost its way in the Dasht area of Kech District, police said.

According to initial information, the deceased was identified as Ali Jameel, a resident of Nazimabad in Karachi. A woman travelling with him sustained serious injuries in the attack.

The family was travelling to Quetta when they were allegedly misdirected by Google Maps and reached the remote area in Dasht.

Officials said unidentified armed men opened fire on the vehicle after it entered the area. Two minor children accompanying the family remained unharmed.

The incident took place late last night, while the body of the deceased and the injured woman were later shifted back to Karachi.

Authorities have launched an investigation into the attack.