F.P. Report
QUETTA: The security forces Wednesday killed of 12 more terrorists in Balochistan’s Mach city, taking the death toll of militants to 22, as the country witnesses a rise in terrorism. The sources said the operation that began on January 30 thwarted terrorists’ attacks, while a clearance operation was still underway in the restive province’s city.
The security forces had killed nine terrorists on Jan 30 — including three suicide bombers — and injured three in retaliatory actions following multiple terrorist attacks in Balochistan’s Mach and Kolpur towns. The incidents come just days before the February 8 national elections, turning the situation volatile, as political actors and parties have also been targeted during electioneering.
As the forces clamp down on terrorists in the province, four brave security personnel embraced martyrdom along with two innocent civilians on Jan 30. Terrorists also attacked multiple areas in Balochistan and KP, hampering electioneering ahead of the general polls.
Three separate hand grenade attacks were carried out against the PPP election offices in Quetta and Kalat’s Mangochar — with the former incident wounding three people.
Multiple blasts target Balochistan
QUETTA: Balochistan Wednesday was rocked by multiple terrorist attacks in various cities resulting in several injuries. Three separate hand grenade attacks were carried out against the Pakistan Peoples Party’s (PPP) election offices in Quetta and Kalat’s Mangochar — with the former incident wounding three people.
The strikes were followed by another hand grenade attack on the PPP candidate Zahoor Buledi’s house in Kech, confirmed Deputy Commissioner (DC) Hussain Jan. Meanwhile, in a separate incident, the Awami National Party (ANP) also came under attack as assailants opened fire on the party workers in Chaman city resulting in the death of a worker identified as Zahoor Ahmed.
The incident took place as ANP workers were busy in electioneering activities in the PB-50 constituency, confirmed party spokesperson Zamrak Achakzai. Condemning the incidents, Balochistan’s caretaker Home Minister Zubair Jamali said that such attacks would not deter the public’s resolve against the menace of terrorism. Furthermore, independent candidate Rehan Zeb Khan was shot dead on Wednesday in Bajaur district, police said.
