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Accidental Firing at Balochistan Governor’s Zhob Residence Injures Five

Authorities have opened an investigation with the officer in custody following the misfire.

Overview

  • Three Government Boys Degree College students underwent surgery and were reported stable at Zhob Civil Hospital.
  • Two police officers suffered minor wounds and were discharged after first aid.
  • Police say the rifle went off as an officer cleared a jam, with the selector on burst and the barrel toward the ground.
  • More than 100 students had gathered at Janan House to meet Governor Sheikh Jaffar Khan Mandokhail.
  • The governor visited the injured, pledged medical and academic support, ordered retraining and weapon checks, and a protest outside the residence ended after his apology and compensation announcement.