Blast in Quetta Injures 12, Including Policeman
A blast targeted a police van near Eastern Bypass in Quetta, injuring 12 people, including a policeman, according to Balochistan government spokesperson Shahid Rind. The injured were initially treated at Civil Hospital and later transferred to Quetta Trauma Centre for further care.
Earlier this month, two policemen were killed and another injured in a bomb blast in Kuchlak town, Quetta. Pakistan has seen a rise in terrorist activities, with 59 attacks in August compared to 38 in July, according to the Pak Institute for Peace Studies.
In late August, militants from the banned Balochistan Liberation Army launched multiple attacks across Balochistan, killing at least 50 people, including 14 security personnel. In response, security forces killed 21 militants. Among the victims were 23 laborers from Punjab who were shot after an identity check in Musakhail.
Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, General Asim Munir, pledged to continue the fight against terrorism, stating, “To fight for the cause of Pakistan, the security forces, along with the law enforcement agencies, and the brave people of Pakistan — especially the brave people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan — have made unprecedented sacrifices.”
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Quetta -: Quetta is a city in Pakistan. It’s the capital of the Balochistan province.
Balochistan -: Balochistan is one of the four provinces of Pakistan. It’s located in the southwestern region of the country.
Shahid Rind -: Shahid Rind is a spokesperson for the government of Balochistan. A spokesperson is someone who speaks on behalf of an organization or government.
Civil Hospital -: Civil Hospital is a large hospital in Quetta where injured people are treated. Hospitals are places where doctors and nurses help sick or injured people.
Quetta Trauma Centre -: Quetta Trauma Centre is a special medical facility in Quetta for treating serious injuries. Trauma means a very bad injury.
terrorist activities -: Terrorist activities are violent actions done by groups to scare people and governments. These actions are illegal and harmful.
Chief of Army Staff -: The Chief of Army Staff is the highest-ranking officer in the army. In Pakistan, this person is responsible for leading the army.
General Asim Munir -: General Asim Munir is the current Chief of Army Staff in Pakistan. He is in charge of the country’s army.
