QUETTA: A man was shot dead by unidentified gunmen at Chandni Chowk area of the provincial capital on Saturday. According to police, one man namely Abdul Basit, resident of Dera Murad Jamali, was gunned down at Chandni Chowk area of Quetta by unidentified armed men. The assailants managed to escape after committing the crime.

The body was shifted to Sandeman Provincial Hospital, Quetta and later handed over to the heirs after fulfilling necessary medico-legal formalities. The incident has created a mourning atmosphere at the victim’s house. Further investigation into the matter was being conducted by the authorities of Satellite Town Police Station, Quetta.