A tourist family travelling from Karachi to Quetta was attacked after losing their way and entering the Khand area of Dasht with the help of Google Maps
According to local sources, unidentified armed men opened fire on the family’s vehicle, killing the head of the family on the spot. His wife sustained critical injuries in the attack, while the couple’s two young children escaped unharmed.
Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident, while security forces are working to trace those responsible for the deadly attack.
Earlier, a tourist van caught fire on the Murree Expressway, in which atleast six people have died, while eight have been burnt, according to DPO Murree.
The injured have been shifted to PIMS hospital. The Hi Ace van was on bound to Murree from Islamabad.
Officials said the vehicle was engulfed in flames, prompting an immediate emergency response. Personnel from the motorway police and the Murree administration rushed to the scene and launched rescue and relief operations.
According to motorway police spokesperson, said the fire has been brought under control and extinguished. Rescue teams are continuing efforts at the site while assessing the situation and determining the number of people affected.
According to the police, the van crashed into the side guard due to over speeding. Due to the crash the van’s engine caught fire and the doors became locked making the passengers unable to come out.
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