At least 4 killed, 3 injured in blast in Balochistan's Mastung: police

In Mastung district of Balochistan, a blast on Thursday night resulted in at least four deaths and three injuries, according to police reports. The incident occurred in the Garo area of Khud Kocha sub-tehsil, a location previously targeted by an armed attack last week that resulted in nine casualties, including six security guards.

A senior police officer confirmed the blast and casualty details, stating that four laborers lost their lives and three others sustained injuries. It remains unclear the nature of the blast.

Another official suggested the incident could have been caused by a drone attack. All six deceased victims were found in the Garo area, with four identified as residents of Bhag area in Kachhi district. Two bodies, presumed to be those of two alleged terrorists, were not immediately identified.

All six bodies were transported to Nawab Ghous Bakhsh Memorial Hospital in Mastung. One injured person was taken to Civil Hospital Quetta. Bullet wounds were found on two bodies, while the other four sustained multiple injuries.

The monthly security assessment by the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS) revealed that Balochistan suffered the highest number of terrorist attacks in May, with 71 incidents compared to 34 in April, marking a 109% increase. The province continues to face significant security challenges despite previous improvements.