QUETTA: Jamhoori Watan Party (JWP) chief Nawabzada Talal Akbar Bugti died of cardiac arrest here on Monday. Family sources of deceased leader said that Nawabzada Bugti was shifted to Combined Military Hospital (CMH) Quetta on Sunday last in view of his critical health condition where he suffered a heart attack leading to his demise.

Talal Akbar Bugti born in 1952 was the son of veteran politician late Nawab Akbar Bugti.

He was viewed as astute politicians voicing for rights of the province and remained active in the politics till his death.

He is survived by three sons Shahzain Bugti, Ghuram Bugti and Chakar Bugti.

A large number of Bugti tribesmen reached Bugti House in the provincial capital following the death Nawabzada Talal Akbar Bugti.

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