Motorway Police Save Nine Passengers as Suzuki Bolan Catches Fire Near Khanuzai

KHANOZAI: The timely response and presence of mind of Motorway Police personnel saved the lives of nine passengers after a Suzuki Bolan caught fire near Khanuzai Bazaar on the N-50 highway.

According to a Motorway Police spokesperson, the Suzuki Bolan, registration number CU-7521, was travelling from Quetta to Khanuzai with eight family members and one male passenger on board when it suddenly caught fire near Khanuzai Bazaar.

At the time of the incident, SI Umar Khalid and SI Mazhar Shah were performing patrol duties in Motorway Police vehicle IDP-4142 in the N-50 Sector Qila Saifullah.

On noticing the fire, the two officers immediately rushed to the scene and extinguished the flames using a fire extinguisher.

According to the Motorway Police, their prompt and professional response brought the fire under control, prevented further damage to the vehicle and ensured that all nine passengers remained safe.

Akram Khan Tareen, spokesperson for the Motorway Police N-50 Sector Qila Saifullah, said the force remained committed around the clock to protecting the lives and property of citizens.