From Our Correspondent:
TURBAT: Caretaker Chief Minister Balochistan, Ali Mardan Domki chaired a high-level meeting in Turbat following the tragic killing of six labourers. Caretaker Home Minister Balochistan, Captain (R) Zubair Jamali, all senior administration officials, and security officials participated in the meeting.
The meeting reviewed the security of labourers, contractors, and officials engaged in the ongoing development projects in district Kech. During a comprehensive briefing on the Turbat incident, Balochistan’s Chief Minister was apprised of the measures taken to restore peace. The ongoing profiling of non-local workers in Turbat and its vicinity was highlighted, with private and public construction companies and contractors receiving directives to comply. The meeting also provided an update on the joint investigation into the laborers’ tragic murder, emphasizing significant progress.
CM Domki Concerned Over The Tragic Killing
Caretaker Chief Minister Mir Ali Mardan Khan Domki expressed his deep concern over the distressing incident, stating the imperative need to bring the culprits to justice. He urged the police and law enforcement agencies to enhance security planning, adopt effective strategies to prevent future incidents, and promptly complete the worker profiling process. Furthermore, he emphasized the deployment of police and levies personnel in the area, enhancing their professional capabilities to ensure lasting peace.
DC Kech Directed To Pay Compensation
The Chief Minister directed the improvement of snap-checking procedures and the establishment of a control room for continuous monitoring. He stressed that ongoing development projects must not be adversely affected, emphasizing the unwavering commitment of the state to uphold its authority and deal sternly with criminal elements. The caretaker chief minister issued instructions to the Deputy Commissioner of Kich to promptly facilitate compensation to the victims of the incident.
It may be mentioned here that six labourers were killed in the Satellite Town area of Turbat a few days back. Two labourers had sustained injuries in the attack.
