Series of Explosions Hit Multiple Areas in Pakistan’s Balochistan
Pakistani authorities report a wave of coordinated explosions across several cities in Balochistan, raising security concerns and prompting swift responses from local forces.
Pakistani officials reported a series of explosions across multiple cities in Balochistan on Saturday, January 31, including Quetta, Turbat, Panjgur, and Gwadar.
The attacks, claimed by the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), targeted strategic locations, though detailed information about specific targets has not been released.
Authorities said that since Friday, security forces have killed approximately 70 militants in response to the attacks, highlighting ongoing counter-insurgency operations.
The BLA announced that the operations were coordinated across the province, emphasizing their capability to strike simultaneously in multiple urban centers and military installations.
According to the Pakistan Institute of Security and Conflict Studies (PICSS), insurgent attacks in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have surged in recent months, causing hundreds of deaths among militants, security personnel, and civilians.
Officials continue to assess the full impact of Saturday’s attacks, with security forces maintaining heightened alert across the region.
The latest wave of violence underscores the persistent security challenges in Balochistan, where separatist movements and militant groups remain active despite ongoing military operations.
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