Published 17:48 IST, February 7th 2024
Pakistan: 28 Killed, Over 40 Injured Amid 2 Blasts in Balochistan's Pishin a Day Before Elections
A bomb blast outside an independent candidate's office in Balochistan's Pishin a day before election claimed the lives of 28 people.
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Pishin: At least 28 people were killed and over 40 ors sustained injuries in two separate explosions in Balochistan's Pishin, Pakistani media reported.
first attack occurred outside an independent candidate's party office on Wednesday. As per reports, blast occurred outside political premises of independent candidate Asfand Yar Khan Kakar in Pisheen’s Khanozai area.
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However, as per reports, candidate was not present inside office when explosion took place.
Speaking to local media candidate said that 8 of ir workers were martyred and over 18 ors were injured in explosion.
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Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has taken note of blast and has issued directives to take action against those involved in incidents.
Meanwhile, Gohar Ejaz, Balochistan's Caretaker Information Minister said that as per preliminary information, explosive material was planted in a motorcycle. He ded that investigations are underway.
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"Tomorrow, people of Balochistan will come out, y will destroy ambitions of terrorists."
Furrmore, Caretaker Interior Minister Gohar Ejaz condemned attack and expressed deep sorrow and regret over loss of precious lives.
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“Evil elements want to defame Pakistan by creating insecurity during elections.”
13:37 IST, February 7th 2024