A woman died after being struck by a speeding vehicle belonging to Pakistani forces in Kech district’s Turbat on Monday, her family and local residents said.
The incident took place on Commissioner Road, family members said. They identified the woman as Hameeda and said she was crossing the road when she was struck.
Rescue teams attempted to shift her to hospital in a critical condition; however, she succumbed to her injuries.
Security officials blamed the victim, saying she had not exercised caution while crossing the road. However, the family disputed that account and called for a transparent investigation.
Members of the public said this was not the first such case and that children and other civilians have previously been hit by speeding vehicles belonging to the forces in populated areas. They said such vehicles are often driven at high speed on busy roads, resulting in harm to civilians on multiple occasions.