Terror Attacks in Balochistan: Over 70 Killed, Including Soldiers and Civilians
In Balochistan, Pakistan, over 70 people have lost their lives in a series of terror attacks. The military reported that 14 soldiers and police officers were killed, while 21 terrorists died in a major attack on vehicles in Bela, Lasbela district.
In Musakhel district, attackers stopped a convoy, checked IDs, and killed 23 civilians from Punjab. They also set 35 vehicles on fire. In Kalat, 10 people, including five police officers and five civilians, were killed in an attack on a police post and a highway.
Rail traffic with Quetta was suspended after blasts on a rail bridge in Bolan, affecting connections to the rest of Pakistan and Iran. Six unidentified bodies were found near the attack site.
Balochistan has faced a long-standing rebellion with several armed groups. Rights groups criticize Pakistan’s response, citing enforced disappearances and state repression. The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) claimed responsibility for the attacks, stating they targeted military personnel in civilian clothes. However, Pakistan’s Interior Ministry said the victims were innocent citizens.
President Asif Ali Zardari and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi condemned the Musakhel attack as “barbaric” and vowed to bring the attackers to justice. Punjab government spokesperson Uzma Bukhari and Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti also called for increased efforts to eliminate BLA terrorists.
Local media reported that 12 rebel fighters were killed by security forces in the past 24 hours. The BLA has claimed responsibility for similar attacks in the past, including the killing of seven barbers in Gwadar in May and several people abducted from a highway in April.
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Balochistan -: Balochistan is a province in Pakistan. It’s a large area with mountains and deserts.
terror attacks -: Terror attacks are violent actions done by groups to scare people and cause harm.
soldiers -: Soldiers are people who serve in the army to protect their country.
civilians -: Civilians are regular people who are not part of the military or police.
military -: The military is a group of people trained to defend a country, including the army, navy, and air force.
terrorists -: Terrorists are people who use violence to scare others and push their own ideas.
Bela -: Bela is a town in Balochistan, Pakistan.
Musakhel -: Musakhel is another area in Balochistan, Pakistan.
Punjab -: Punjab is a region in Pakistan and also in India. Here, it refers to the part in Pakistan.
Kalat -: Kalat is a city in Balochistan, Pakistan.
police post -: A police post is a small station where police officers work.
rail traffic -: Rail traffic means the movement of trains on railway tracks.
Quetta -: Quetta is the capital city of Balochistan, Pakistan.
Bolan -: Bolan is a district in Balochistan, Pakistan.
Balochistan Liberation Army -: The Balochistan Liberation Army is a group that wants independence for Balochistan and sometimes uses violence.
responsibility -: Responsibility here means saying they did the attacks.
innocent -: Innocent means not guilty or not involved in the bad actions.
condemned -: Condemned means saying something is very bad and wrong.
vowed justice -: Vowed justice means promising to find and punish the people who did the bad things.
