Quetta, June 7 -- A female doctor sustained severe injuries after being attacked with acid at Sandeman Provincial Hospital in Quetta, according to Geo News.

The victim was first taken to a private hospital following the assault in the hospital's general surgery ward. Police later confirmed that the suspect involved in the attack was killed during an encounter.

Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti has requested a report from the authorities and directed that all necessary treatment be provided to the injured doctor.

Shahid Rind, Adviser to the Chief Minister, told Geo News that the incident is being investigated from multiple angles and assured that there would be "no compromise" on the safety of female doctors and medical staff.

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