From Our Correspondent:
A female suicide bomber targeted a vehicle of frontier corps (FC) in Balochistan’s Turbat city on Saturday evening. Police and other law enforcers were quick at the spot. The female suicide bomber blew herself up when the frontier corps convoy was passing through the area.
One policeman was martyred in the attack
One policeman was martyred in the attack that rocked the main city of the Mekran division.
Police sources said five people including a female police constable was also injured in the attack. Loud explosion was heard far and wide, causing panic in the area. The blast caused panic among the people.
The injured people were rushed to the hospital for medical treatment. Police reached the spot and collected evidence from the spot.
“It was a suicide attack”, a senior administration officer revealed
A senior administration officer said it was a suicide attack. An investigation was ordered in this regard. Senior investigators reached the spot as an investigation into the incident went underway.
Chief Minister Balochistan, Mir Quddus Bizenjo strongly condemned the incident and expressed grief over martyrdom of policeman. He said the architect of such terrorist acts would be brought to justice. “none would be spared”, Mr. Bizenjo said.
This incident underscores evolving tactics employed by extremists
The incident has once again highlighted the security challenges faced by the province of Balochistan. The use of a female suicide bomber underscores the evolving tactics employed by extremist elements.
The province has been grappling with a wave of terrorism and insurgency for several years, with various militant groups carrying out attacks targeting security forces and civilians alike. The province, which shares borders with Iran and Afghanistan, is strategically significant, and efforts to maintain peace and stability in the area remain a top priority for the government and law enforcement agencies.
