QUETTA: A Levies Force personnel was shot dead by some unidentified armedassailants at Qambarani Road near Sariab area, here on Tuesday.

According to police sources, the Levies Force official Muhammad Ismail s/oMuhammad Akbar resident of Mastung was near Sharif Abad, Qambarani Roadwhen some unknown armed assailants riding a motorbike opened fire at himand fled away from the scene. As a result, he died on the spot.

The body of the deceased was shifted to Sheikh Zahid Hospital for medico-legal formalities.

The police cordoned of the entire area and started efforts to trace outsuspects. Further investigations were underway.