Dr. Mahnoor was safely transported from Quetta
In a political scene that has now gone viral across Pakistani social media and news platforms, a shocking and heinous incident unfolded in Balochistan's provincial capital, Quetta. Law enforcement agencies successfully tracked down and eliminated a suspect who had hours earlier launched a brutal acid attack on a female medical professional inside the city's largest government-run healthcare facility. The swift police action came amid growing security concerns and deep public outrage surrounding the safety of working women in the region.
The terrifying assault transpired within the orthopedic ward of Civil Hospital Quetta, where the suspect entered the private room of Dr. Mahnoor Nasir. Closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage captured the assailant, identified as Hamayoun Shah, knocking on the doctor's room before carrying out the ruthless attack. Shah, who was employed as a lift operator at the same medical facility, targeted the doctor with a highly corrosive substance as soon as she stepped inside, before managing to escape the immediate vicinity.
Following the incident, the Capital City Police initiated an extensive tactical operation to prevent the culprit from leaving the boundaries of Quetta. According to Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Quetta Police, Imran Shoukat, security units established a strict perimeter around the suspect's potential escape routes. When cornered by police forces, the suspect initiated a confrontation, resulting in a heavy exchange of gunfire that ultimately led to his termination on the spot. Law enforcement officials have launched a detailed forensic investigation to determine the exact personal or administrative motives behind this terrible act.
The brutal nature of the assault triggered a massive wave of anger and protests across Balochistan's medical fraternity. The Young Doctors Association (YDA) strongly condemned the security lapse and announced a comprehensive boycott of all non-emergency services at government-administered hospitals. YDA President Dr. Hai Baloch characterized the event as a blatant attempt at premeditated murder, demanding stringent institutional measures to protect the medical staff operating under increasingly volatile environments.
Medical assessments revealed that Dr. Mahnoor Nasir sustained severe burn injuries covering roughly 35 percent of her body. Recognizing the highly critical state of her health, the provincial administration took immediate action to provide specialized healthcare. Babar Yousafzai, an official representative of the provincial home department, confirmed that the victim was swiftly airlifted via an specialized air ambulance service to a advanced burn care unit in Karachi, while government authorities continue negotiations with the protesting doctors to restore normal hospital services.
In a political scene that has now gone viral across Pakistani social media and news platforms,
the horrific acid attack on a female medical professional in Quetta has sparked nationwide outrage and raised critical questions about the safety of healthcare workers. Dr. Mahnoor Nasir, an orthopedic doctor who sustained catastrophic injuries in the targeted assault inside Civil Hospital Quetta, has been officially airlifted to a specialized burn treatment center in Karachi on Monday, following directives from the provincial government.
The brutal incident took place late Sunday evening inside the orthopedic ward of Sandeman Provincial Hospital, commonly known as Civil Hospital. The assailant, identified as Hamayoun Shah, was a lift operator employed at the very same medical facility. Armed with a highly corrosive substance, the suspect managed to gain access to the doctor's room and doused her with acid, inflicting severe chemical burns covering approximately 35 percent of her body, before fleeing the scene.
Due to the life-threatening nature of her injuries and the lack of advanced, dedicated burn care facilities in Balochistan, medical experts urgently recommended her immediate relocation. Acting upon the directives of Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti, the provincial government arranged a chartered plane to serve as an air ambulance. Dr. Mahnoor was safely transported from Quetta to a high-tech burn unit in Karachi, where a specialized team of plastic surgeons and trauma experts took over her intensive medical management.
Meanwhile, the Quetta Police moved with remarkable speed to track down the culprit. Following the attack, the Capital City Police sealed off major exit points and conducted an aggressive intelligence-based operation. When law enforcement units cornered the fleeing suspect on the outskirts of the city, he opened fire in a desperate bid to escape. In the ensuing exchange of gunfire, police forces retaliated, resulting in the suspect being shot dead on the spot.
The terrifying security breach has triggered a massive strike across Balochistan’s public healthcare sector. The Young Doctors Association (YDA) and the Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) have jointly condemned the incident, announcing a complete suspension of services in Out-Patient Departments (OPDs) and regular wards across all government hospitals. Medical bodies are demanding an immediate, comprehensive overhaul of hospital security protocols, including the installation of active CCTV networks and a permanent deployment of law enforcement personnel to protect female staff working night shifts.