QUETTA: Two police officers were martyred and another was injured in a bomb blast in Kuchlak town near Quetta on Saturday, according to police officials. Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Azhar Rashid confirmed that the explosives were planted at the site prior to the incident and detonated as a police vehicle approached.
Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Zainuddin and gunman Mohammad Tahir lost their lives in the explosion, while the driver, who was injured, was transported to Mufti Mehmood Memorial Hospital and later moved to a trauma center in Quetta.
Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfaraz Bugti condemned the attack, paying tribute to the martyred officers and expressing condolences to their families. He reiterated the government’s commitment to eradicating terrorism, emphasizing the sacrifices made by Balochistan’s security forces.
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi also honored the fallen officers, offering prayers for the recovery of the injured and reaffirming the nation’s resolve to continue the fight against terrorism until the last terrorist and facilitator is eliminated.
Rising Terror Attacks in Balochistan
The incident comes amid a surge in terrorist activity in Pakistan, with a sharp rise in attacks reported in August. The Pak Institute for Peace Studies (PIPS) recorded 59 attacks nationwide in August, compared to 38 the previous month.
In late August, militants affiliated with the banned Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) launched a series of violent attacks across the province, killing at least 50 people, including 14 security personnel. In response, security forces neutralized 21 militants.
Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir vowed to continue the fight against terrorism, highlighting the significant sacrifices made by security forces, particularly in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
