Balochistan [Pakistan], March 30 (ANI): A coordinated wave of attacks has been underway across several districts of Balochistan since late Saturday night, targeting highways, infrastructure, Pakistani security forces, and pro-government armed groups, according to a report by The Balochistan Post (TBP).
Incidents were reported in Panjgur, Sibi, Mastung, Nushki, Kharan, Quetta, and Dera Bugti. Armed assailants allegedly took control of highways, overran checkposts, and carried out explosions at multiple sites. Violence reportedly began in Panjgur late Saturday night, where fighters targeted individuals believed by locals to have links with pro-government groups. Similar actions were later reported from other districts.
In Sibi’s Kat Mandai area, armed individuals reportedly occupied a key highway for over two hours, conducting spot checks on vehicles. In Mastung’s Kanak area, gunmen seized a police checkpost, detained personnel, confiscated weapons, and set a government vehicle ablaze; TBP said no casualties were reported there.
Blockades were set up on the Dhadar-Sorana road, and a similar blockade was earlier reported in Surab, where vehicles were stopped and inspected. In Quetta, a Frontier Corps checkpoint near Wali Jet on Sariab Road came under attack, leaving three personnel injured, hospital sources said.
Attackers also targeted a police checkpost in Aghbarg, injuring one officer; police said the assailants fled after an exchange of fire. In Nushki, explosions damaged railway tracks at three locations in the Bato Lundi area. Near Quetta, blasts at the Tera Mile point damaged railway tracks and a bridge, TBP reported.
Additional explosions damaged railway lines near Killi Hassani and Irrigation Colony in Quetta. In Dera Bugti, a gas pipeline near Muhammad Colony in Sui was hit by a bomb blast, the report said. In Kharan, a checkpoint in the Kalan area was attacked.
In Washuk’s Basima area, local sources claimed a Pakistani military outpost in Rotinko was under attack, with the assault reportedly continuing for more than 45 minutes. In Naseerabad, near Dera Murad Jamali, explosions brought down two major electricity transmission towers supplying power to Punjab and damaged several others.
Meanwhile, in Sibi’s Mall Soriani area, unidentified individuals reportedly destroyed a key electricity transmission line. (ANI)
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