Two killed, two injured in Quetta

Quetta: Two people were shot dead while two others were wounded in Quetta, capital of the Balochistan province of Pakistan, on Thursday evening, police said.

The incident took place in Bibi Ziarat area of Saryab Road when unidentified armed assailants opened fire on Abdul Kabeer Qadri when he was returning home after attending a funeral prayer with his son. As a result, Qadri and his son dies while two others sustained injuries. The accused managed to escape after the swift operation.

The injured were rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment.

Heavy contingent of police rushed to the spot and started search operation for the arrest of the assailants.