Mastung Car Bomb Attack Foiled on N-25; Three Militants Killed, Two Civilians Martyred

Security forces foiled an attempted attack by a vehicle packed with explosives on the Kandawa post on the N-25 national highway in Mastung district, Balochistan. Three terrorists were killed in a timely and effective counter-action by the security forces.

Two civilians were martyred and several others were injured in the blast. Three Frontier Corps personnel were also wounded, and nearby houses and a mosque were damaged.

A spokesperson for the Balochistan Police Department said terrorists linked to Fitna al-Hindustan had attempted to target the Kandawa post with a vehicle loaded with explosives. Security forces responded immediately and foiled the attack.

The martyred were identified as Kalimullah son of Abdullah and Bibi Labaiba daughter of Dil Murad.

Details of the injured

Among the injured local residents are Abdul Haq son of Noor Muhammad (63), Muhammad Akram son of Syed Muhammad (21), Muhammad Ramzan son of Gul Muhammad (35), three-year-old Muhammad Sinan son of Muhammad Ramzan, Tania daughter of Amir Ahmed (21), Manzah daughter of Muhammad Ramzan (23), Bibi Haseena daughter of Juma Khan (25), Zahida daughter of Abdul Qadir (45), Faiza Gul daughter of Amir Ahmed (18), Shaheena daughter of Abdul Haq (35), twelve-year-old Shahleeza daughter of Syed Muhammad (12), Meraj daughter of Abdul Haq (22), and Bibi Syeda wife of Syed Muhammad (36).

Among the injured are women and young children, who have been shifted to the relevant medical facilities for treatment.

The spokesperson said the cowardly attack proves that such elements have no connection with the interests or peace of the people of Balochistan. Security forces foiled the terrorists’ plans for a major attack.

According to the spokesperson, operations against enemies of peace, development and prosperity in Balochistan will continue, and the protection of the lives and property of citizens will be ensured in every way.