- BALOCHISTAN — At least six people were injured in a suicide blast near a
rally of Pakistan's Balochistan National Party (BNP) on Saturday in the Mastung
district of Balochistan, according to police officials. However, the party has
alleged that it was a "failed attempt" to suppress their protest
against the Pakistani government.
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- Meanwhile, over 250 activists of the BNP were also
arrested during the same rally that was leading the peaceful long march to
Quetta against the illegal detention of Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) leaders
and activists.
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- The protestors were held near Mastung in the Balochistan
province, local media reported on Saturday.
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- Due to this, several BNP activists also claim that the
blast was an attempt to slow down their movement against the government.
Condemning the attack, BNP chief Ahktar Mengal described it as a failed attempt
to make the protest unsuccessful once again. He took to social media and
ensured his safety with all party workers.
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- "A failed attempt to make our protest unsuccessful
once again. Alhumdullah, I'm safe with all party workers," the BNP chief
posted on X.
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- The BNP said attacks and intimidation against its workers
and leaders will not deter them from advocating for their demands. Meanwhile,
the Quetta deputy commissioner rejected the party's application seeking
permission for the march. The police warned action against the organisers if
the gathering went ahead.
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- The blast injured several people, including the ones
chasing the bomber.
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- The injured have been sent to the hospital for treatment.
Two of them are said to be in critical condition.
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- An eyewitness told local media that the bomber arrived on
a motorbike along with an accomplice, who managed to escape after dropping the
attacker.
