A man was shot dead by unidentified armed assailants in the Nazarabad area of Tump tehsil, Kech district, on Monday, according to initial reports.

Police and security forces arrived at the scene and launched an investigation. The identity of the deceased and the motive behind the attack had not been determined at the time of reporting. No group has claimed responsibility so far.

Further details are awaited as the investigation continues.

Published in Balochistan Dispatch, August 31th , 2026