Hindu trader, son shot dead in Pakistan

A Hindu businessman and his son were shot dead during a robbery bid in Pakistan's Balochistan province, a media report said.

The incident occurred yesterday in the Gadani area of Hub district in Balochistan province, The Express Tribune reported.

Jay Pal Das and his son Girish Nath were shot dead killed by unidentified assailants near a cement factory whenthey resisted the robbery bid, police said.

The bodies were handed over to the family after completion of medico-legal formalities. The police lodged a case and opened investigation into the matter.

Meanwhile, Lasbela Senior Superintendent of Police Muhammad Hashim along with Adviser to Balochistan CM Dhanish Kumar met with the Hindu community and offered condolences.

"An investigation team has been assigned the task to nab the culprits and very soon they will be in police custody," Hashim said.

"Strict security measures have been adopted in residential areas of the Hindu community as it is our responsibility to make sure of your safety as well as of all others," he added.

Hindu business community in Balochistan province has faced violence often perpetrated by criminal groups.