NUSHKI: At least three students were injured when four armed, masked men attacked the Government Girls’ Degree College in Nushki district of Balochistan, police said.
According to initial reports, the assailants arrived at the college on two motorcycles, damaged two CCTV cameras installed on the premises and vandalised the principal’s office. The principal was not present in her office at the time of the incident.
The armed men threatened students inside the college before opening fire, leaving three students injured.
The injured were identified as Bibi Maryam, daughter of Ghulam Rasool; Bibi Maimoona, daughter of Saeed Ahmed; and Bibi Rukhsana, daughter of Mola Bakhsh.
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The injured students were shifted to a hospital for medical treatment.
Following the incident, police and law enforcement personnel reached the scene and launched a search operation to trace the attackers.
Home Minister Seeks Report
Balochistan Home Minister Mir Ziaullah Langau took notice of the firing incident and sought a detailed report within 24 hours.
According to an official statement, the minister also directed authorities to strengthen security at all educational institutions, particularly girls’ colleges, across Rakhshan Division.
Injured Students Receive Medical Treatment
On the directives of Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti, Provincial Health Minister Bakht Muhammad Kakar and Home Department aide Babar Yousafzai visited a private hospital to inquire about the condition of the injured students.
Kakar said the students were receiving the best possible medical care and that the provincial government would bear all expenses related to their treatment.
He praised the students for demonstrating courage in difficult circumstances and said attacks targeting educational institutions would not undermine the resolve of the people.
Officials Condemn Attack
Babar Yousafzai said, according to a statement, that individuals he described as facilitators of “Fitna al-Hindustan” were involved in the attack on the girls’ college.
He said such elements would not succeed in achieving their alleged objectives and added that the injured students had been assured of all possible assistance.
