Police cordon off area near Chakar Road Public Park as investigation continues; Balochistan minority affairs leader calls for swift justice
SIBI, Balochistan🇵🇰 | October 25, 2026
A Hindu businessman, identified as Basant Kumar, was shot dead by unidentified armed men near Public Park on Chakar Road in Sibi, Balochistan, prompting police to launch an investigation and search for those responsible.
According to reports, the shooting occurred near the public park, where Kumar sustained critical gunshot injuries. He was immediately taken to the Teaching Hospital for medical treatment but succumbed to his injuries.
Police arrived at the scene following the incident and initiated an investigation. According to the City Police Station’s station house officer (SHO), the area was cordoned off and checkpoints were established to trace and apprehend the suspects, who reportedly fled after the shooting.
As of the latest available reports, authorities had not publicly established the motive behind the attack or identified those responsible.
Police Investigate Fatal Shooting
The circumstances surrounding Kumar’s killing remain under investigation. Police are attempting to determine what led to the shooting and identify the individuals involved.
No verified information has yet established whether the attack was linked to robbery, personal enmity, business-related disputes or religious hostility. Any conclusion regarding the motive would be premature until investigators establish the facts.
The incident has raised concerns among residents about public safety and the protection of citizens in the area.
Minority Affairs Leader Condemns Killing
Raja Ramesh Lal, Central General Secretary for Minority Affairs of the Balochistan Awami Party (BAP), condemned Kumar’s killing and called on the authorities to ensure the prompt arrest of those involved.
In a statement reported by UrduPoint on October 25, Ramesh Lal expressed grief over the death and urged the relevant authorities to provide swift and fair justice to the victim’s family.
He also extended his condolences to the bereaved family and stressed the need for accountability under the law.
Concerns Over the Safety of Minority Communities
The killing has renewed attention to the safety of members of religious minority communities in Balochistan, particularly those engaged in trade and business.
However, the motive behind Kumar’s killing has not been independently established, and the available reporting does not confirm that he was targeted because of his religious identity.
Authorities will need to establish whether the attack was a criminal act, a targeted killing or connected to any other motive. A transparent investigation and the identification of those responsible will be essential to answering these questions.
Investigation Remains Ongoing
Police have reportedly launched a search operation and established checkpoints following the shooting. Further details about arrests, the registration of a formal case, forensic findings or statements from Kumar’s family had not been confirmed in the reports reviewed for this article.
The investigation is expected to clarify the circumstances of the attack and provide further information about the suspects and their possible motive.
The killing of Basant Kumar has left his family mourning and raised questions about accountability and public security in Sibi. Authorities have been urged to bring those responsible to justice through a fair and transparent legal process.
This story will be updated as verified information becomes available.
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