Security across Turbat city was further tightened to prevent any follow-up attacks
QUETTA:
Kech Deputy Commissioner Basheer Ahmed Bareech narrowly escaped an assassination attempt on Monday when a motorcycle-borne explosive device detonated near his convoy in Turbat, injuring ten people, including nine Levies personnel.
Separately, an attack on a police station in Bhag Nari area of Kachhi district left the station house officer (SHO) martyred and two policemen injured, officials confirmed on Monday.
The blast in Turbat took place near the tehsildar’s office when the deputy commissioner was returning to his office.
The motorcycle packed with explosives was detonated from a distance and hit close to his vehicle. The powerful explosion caused panic among nearby residents and passers-by.
DC Basheer Ahmed Bareech remained unhurt while the injured were rushed to Turbat Civil Hospital for medical treatment.
Hospital authorities later confirmed that most of the victims were Levies staff and that their condition was stable.
Following the blast, law enforcement agencies (LEA) cordoned off the area and launched a large-scale search operation to track down those responsible. Security across Turbat city was further tightened to prevent any follow-up attacks.
Meanwhile, unidentified gunmen targeted Bhag police station with hand grenades and gunshots in Bhag Nari area of Kachhi district.
According to security sources, SHO Bhag Nari Inspector Lutf Ali Khosa, who was originally from Sohbatpur district, lost his life in the exchange of fire.
Police officials said the security personnel on duty retaliated effectively, resulting in the death of one of the attackers.
The other suspects managed to escape after the short but intense gun battle. The injured policemen were shifted to a nearby hospital where doctors described their condition as stable.
Following the attack, the police and other LEAs cordoned off the area and launched a search operation to track down the culprits behind the assault. Authorities said an investigation had been launched to determine the motive and identity of those involved.
The incidents add to a series of recent attacks targeting the LEAs in Balochistan, raising concerns over the security situation in the province.
