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  "path": "/latest/assault-on-female-doctor-suspect-arrested-as-balochistan-govt-vows-full-support/",
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  "textContent": "WEB DESK: A female postgraduate trainee doctor, who suffered serious injuries in a horrific acid attack at Quetta’s Civil Hospital on Saturday, has been airlifted to Karachi for specialised medical treatment, provincial officials confirmed.\n\nThe victim, identified as Dr Mahnoor, was targeted while performing her routine duties in the surgical ward of the Sandeman Provincial Hospital (Civil Hospital) when an unidentified man threw acid on her and fled the scene.\n\nA bystander who attempted to intervene was also injured in the assault. Following the attack, Dr Mahnoor was initially rushed to a private medical facility in Quetta before authorities ordered her immediate transfer.\n\n## Emergency airlift and state support\n\nOn the instructions of Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti, the victim was transported to Karachi aboard the People’s Air Ambulance.\n\nThe provincial government confirmed that the transfer took place under the strict supervision of specialist doctors and paramedics to ensure her stable condition during the flight.\n\nOfficials stated that the decision to move Dr Mahnoor to Karachi was made to ensure she receives the highest standard of modern medical care and plastic surgery.\n\nThe Balochistan government has pledged to bear the full financial and administrative responsibility for her treatment, rehabilitation, and long-term support.\n\nChief Minister Bugti stated that the provincial administration is closely monitoring her recovery and has directed relevant authorities to remain in constant contact with the family to provide maximum assistance.\n\n### Suspect killed in encounter\n\nIn a fast-moving development following the assault, Quetta police confirmed that the prime suspect wanted in connection with the acid attack was killed during an exchange of fire with law enforcement personnel.\n\nAccording to Station House Officer (SHO) Javad Haider, the alleged attacker died during a police encounter when authorities closed in on him.\n\nCommenting on the development, Chief Minister Bugti remarked that the perpetrator involved in the \"tragic acid attack\" had met his fate, asserting that there would be no compromise on the rule of law.\n\nHe reiterated his administration’s unwavering commitment to dealing iron-fistedly with individuals involved in violence and crimes against women, adding that a comprehensive investigation into the broader circumstances of the incident remains ongoing.\n\nThe post Assault on female doctor: Suspect killed in police encounter as victim airlifted to Karachi appeared first on HUM News English.",
  "title": "Assault on female doctor: Suspect killed in police encounter as victim airlifted to Karachi"
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