A blast from an improvised explosive device killed one person and wounded 35 others on Saturday in Pakistan's southwestern city of Turbat. Police reported that most of the casualties are soldiers, with eight in critical condition. The IED was remotely detonated and targeted a parked military convoy.
Sarfraz Bugti, the chief minister for Balochistan province, condemned the attack, stating, 'Those who target innocent people do not deserve to be called human beings.' This reflects the ongoing violence and civil strife surrounding the region where ethnic Baloch feel marginalized.
The Baloch Liberation Army claimed responsibility for the blast but gave higher casualty figures, indicating the ongoing insurgency in Balochistan, where several separatist groups frequently attack security forces as part of their quest for independence from Pakistan.
In a separate incident, gunmen attacked government vehicles in northwest Pakistan, wounding several officials who were supervising aid to the besieged Kurram district. This hindered the delivery of essential supplies as authorities imposed measures to contain ongoing clashes.
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