Balochistan, April 15 -- An 18-year-old student was shot dead in Buleda, a town in Kech district of Balochistan, in what activists have described as a targeted killing allegedly carried out by a state-backed armed group.

The incident has intensified concerns over rising violence and human rights violations in the region, as reported by The Balochistan Post.

According to The Balochistan Post, the victim, identified as Chakar Baloch, son of Barkat, was attacked at his own shop in the Mehnaz area.

Armed assailants reportedly opened fire at close range, killing him instantly before fleeing the scene. The circumstances surrounding the attack remain unclear, with no official statement issued by Pakistani authorities. The Baloch Yakjehti Comm...