BNP’s central committee member was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Killi Jeo area of the provincial capital on Saturday.

According to rescue sources, Agha Khalid Shah son of Abdul Wahab, member central committee Balochistan National PartyMengal, was gunned down by unidentified assailants in Killi Jeo area of Quetta. The assailants managed to escape after committing the crime.

The body was taken to Sandeman Provincial Hospital Quetta and later handed over to the heirs after completion of necessary medicolegal formalities at SPH.

The incident has created a mourning atmosphere in the victim’s home. Further investigation is being conducted by the concerned authorities.