Turbat, Pakistan: A tragic incident unfolded in the Bahman area of Balochistan’s Turbat city on January 4, when a passenger bus traveling from Karachi to Turbat was hit by a blast. Four people lost their lives, and several others sustained injuries, including former Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) of Gwadar, Zohaib Mohsin.
Injuries and Rescue Efforts
The injured and deceased were rushed to nearby hospitals. Sources report that several injured individuals remain in critical condition. The blast also targeted Zohaib Mohsin’s vehicle, injuring him and other police personnel.
Condemnations and Investigations
Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfaraz Bugti strongly condemned the attack. Authorities are actively investigating the incident to determine the perpetrators behind this act of violence.
Related Incidents of Violence
This incident is part of a growing trend of attacks in Pakistan. Earlier in the day, an explosion struck the outer wall of a police station in Islamabad’s I-9 area. While no casualties were reported, the explosion caused alarm.
Additionally, on December 25, 2024, a police officer was killed in a terrorist attack in Bannu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Another attack in Karak injured a polio worker and claimed the life of a police officer.
These incidents highlight the escalating violence in Pakistan, posing significant challenges to the nation’s law enforcement agencies.
