GWADAR: Prominent Balochi language poet and writer Yaqoob Amil was gunned down by unidentified men in Panjgur on Thursday, according to police.

The attack took place outside the victim’s house in Gurmakan area of Panjgur town.

Police said attackers tried to barge into the house and when Mr Amil came out, they opened fire.

He received multiple gunshot injuries and was moved to the hospital. The attackers managed to flee. Mr Amil has also authored several books on a number of issues.

Published in Dawn, April 21st, 2023

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