In the heart of Quetta, a tragic event unfolded on Thursday as a devastating blast claimed the lives of three individuals and left sixteen others suffering various degrees of injuries on Double Road.
Reports from rescue officials reveal that the explosion erupted near a police van, causing a chaotic scene. The injured were swiftly transported to the closest hospital for urgent medical attention. It has been noted that several police officers were also caught in the unfortunate blast, as confirmed by sources.
In the immediate aftermath, law enforcement agencies were on the scene, launching an investigation to unravel the mysteries behind the attack. Shahid Rind, serving as the spokesperson for the Balochistan government, condemned this dreadful act of violence and expressed hope for the rapid recovery of those injured.
Just earlier this month, the defiant Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) orchestrated an attack on a train, demolishing its tracks and holding hostage over 440 passengers near a secluded mountain pass in the Bolan district.
Following a tense standoff lasting the entire day, security forces ultimately neutralized 33 assailants and ensured the safe evacuation of the remaining passengers. However, this daring rescue came at a heavy cost, as terrorists claimed the lives of 26 individuals before the intervention began, and four valiant security personnel sacrificed their lives during the operation.
During a March 14 press briefing, the Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations, Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, accused India of being the primary instigator of terrorism in Balochistan, asserting that the attack on the Jaffar Express was part of this broader agenda.