Female folk singer killed in Dera Bugti
DERA MURAD JAMALI: A Balochi language female folk singer belonging to the Bugti tribe was gunned down in Dera Bugti, police said on Wednesday. Mai Subhai was considered among the first female singers from the Bugti tribe. Armed men riding motorcycles opened fire on the folk singer, Mai Subhai Bugti, on the outskirts of Dera Bugti and sped away, the police said, adding that the victim sustained…
Mai Subhai, a Balochi language female folk singer hailing from the Bugti tribe, was tragically killed in Dera Bugti, according to police reports released on Wednesday. The talented singer had made history as one of the first female performers from her tribe. On the outskirts of Dera Bugti, armed men arrived on motorcycles, unleashed a barrage of gunfire at Mai Subhai Bugti, and swiftly disappeared into the distance.
The victim's life ended instantly, as she sustained multiple gunshot wounds. The police swiftly acted, registering a case against the unknown assailants and swiftly transporting the body to the hospital for essential medico-legal procedures.
A police spokesperson expressed their shock, stating, "It was the first time a female singer was targeted in Dera Bugti." The motive behind this heinous act remains unknown, as the investigation is currently in progress. "We are examining the murder of the female folk singer from every conceivable angle," said a senior police officer, emphasizing that raids would be conducted on any suspected locations. The chilling incident was reported in Dawn on September 3rd, 2026.
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