Veteran Baloch leader, Dr. Abdul Hayee Baloch died in a road accident near Jalal Pur Pirwala interchange, Lodhran on Friday.   

According to Medical Superintendent DHQ Hospital Lodhran, Dr Hayee Baloch was on his way to Bahawalpur when his vehicle met with an accident, resulting in his death.

The veteran Baloch leader was born in 1946 in Bhag Nari in Balochistan. He got his basic education from Bhag Kachi and later did his MBBS from Karachi.

He also served as the President of the National Party and later formed his own party, National Democratic Party in 2018.

Balochistan Chief Minister, Abdul Quddus Bizenjo has expressed deep grief and sorrow over the death of veteran politician, Dr Abdul Hayee Baloch.

In a condolence message, the Chief Minister said that Dr Abdul Hai Baloch always took stand for the rights and interest of Balochistan.