QUETTA: A suspect wanted in connection with the acid attack on a female doctor at Sandeman Provincial Hospital (Civil Hospital) was killed during an alleged police encounter in Quetta, police said on Saturday.
The killed suspect was identified as 26-year-old Hamayun Shah who worked as a lift operator at the hospital. Police said that he was involved in the acid attack on Dr. Mahnoor Nasir while she was on duty at the hospital.
According to police, officers attempted to arrest the suspect at a bus stop following intelligence regarding his whereabouts. However, the suspect allegedly opened fire on the police team, leading to an exchange of gunfire in which he was killed.
Earlier, Dr. Mahnoor Nasir was attacked with acid inside the hospital premises and was later shifted to a private hospital for medical treatment.
CCTV footage of the incident reportedly showed the suspect approaching a hospital ward before carrying out the attack and fleeing the scene. The footage also showed the victim attempting to follow the suspect before collapsing outside the ward.
