Bomb blasts claimed lives of eleven individuals in Balochistan, Pakistan
In the mineral-rich province of Balochistan, Pakistan, a series of violent attacks have claimed the lives of 11 individuals over the past few days. The province, which shares borders with Afghanistan and Iran, has seen a rise in militancy, causing concern for both local residents and authorities.
The attacks occurred in two different locations within Balochistan. The first attack, involving a suicide bombing, took place near Pakistan's south-western tip near Iran, where a convoy of paramilitary troops was targeted. The bombing resulted in the death of 5 people, including 3 soldiers. The Baloch Liberation Army, one of several separatist groups fighting a decade-long insurgency over alleged state discrimination against the Baloch people, claimed responsibility for this attack in Dasht.
In a tragic turn of events, a suicide bombing also occurred in Quetta, the provincial capital, this month. ISIS claimed responsibility for the attack, which resulted in 15 fatalities. The attack targeted a political rally.
Another blast occurred near the Chaman border crossing with Afghanistan, claiming the lives of 6 labourers on Thursday night. The details of this attack are not specified.
In the Sherani district, two police stations and an outpost of provincial paramilitaries known as Levies were attacked. This attack resulted in one policeman's death and two Levies' injuries, but the details of the nature of the explosion or the target are not specified. The timing of this attack is also not clear.
Human rights groups have accused the authorities of conducting rights abuses such as arbitrary detentions and arrests of local people during the counter-terrorism crackdown launched in response to the rising militancy.
As the situation in Balochistan remains volatile, the authorities continue their efforts to maintain peace and security in the region. The people of Balochistan are left to grapple with the consequences of these attacks and hope for a future free from violence.
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