Mastung, Balochistan – In a devastating incident that unfolded on Friday, a powerful explosion rocked the tranquil streets of Mastung’s Alfalah Road, adjacent to the revered Madina Masjid. At least six innocent lives were tragically lost, while 30 individuals sustained injuries during the horrific incident, which occurred as people had gathered for an Eid Miladun Nabi (Peace Be Upon Him) procession.
Mastung Assistant Commissioner, Attahul Munim, somberly confirmed the heart-wrenching casualties, casting a pall of sorrow over the tight-knit community. The precise nature of this explosion remains shrouded in mystery, leaving residents and authorities grappling with uncertainty.
This calamity marks yet another dark chapter in Mastung’s recent history, with the region marred by recurrent incidents of violence. Just earlier this month, an explosion left 11 individuals wounded, including the prominent leader of the Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F), Hafiz Hamdullah. Additionally, a week prior to this, unidentified assailants mercilessly gunned down a Levies official at a bus stand, injuring two bystanders in the process.
Regrettably, the echoes of violence have reverberated through this region, as evidenced by a disturbing attack in May, where unidentified perpetrators targeted a polio vaccination team in the Killi Sour Karez area on the outskirts of Mastung, leading to the martyrdom of a valiant policeman. Furthermore, in October of the preceding year, the area witnessed the tragic loss of three lives, with six others injured, in a calculated bomb attack targeting two vehicles within the rugged terrain of Qabu in Mastung.
The memory of a horrifying suicide blast in July 2018 still haunts the district, where an astonishing 128 souls, including the esteemed politician Nawabzada Siraj Raisani, were tragically claimed, while over 200 others endured grievous injuries.
This ongoing narrative of tragedy and loss underscores the pressing need for unwavering vigilance and concerted efforts to secure the peace and stability of Mastung. As this story unfolds, we remain committed to providing timely and accurate updates, relying on the insights of authoritative sources and our dedicated team of reporters.
