Bolan suicide bombing
On 6 March 2023, a terrorist attack occurred in Bolan, Balochistan province, Pakistan. The attack targeted a van carrying police officers from Sibi back to Quetta, killing at least nine and injuring 13. The attacker, believed to be a suicide bomber riding a motorcycle, rammed into the police van on the Kambri bridge in the area between Sibi and Kachhi districts. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack.[1][2]
The injured had been transported to Sibi Civil Hospital. Bomb disposal squads and security personnel have arrived at the site, and the area has been cordoned off with a search operation underway. The Balochistan Information Department issued a statement saying that injured officers had been transported to Quetta from Bolan via a government helicopter.[3]
Mir Abdul Qudoos Bizenjo condemned the attack, vowing to make all conspiracies to create unrest and instability in the province unsuccessful with the public's support.[3]
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also condemned the incident, promising to rid the country of the menace of terrorism.[3]
References
- ^ "Suspected suicide attack kills at least nine police officers in southwestern Pakistan". CNN. 6 March 2023.
- ^ "9 Balochistan Constabulary personnel martyred in Bolan 'suicide' blast".
- ^ a b c "9 policemen martyred, 13 wounded in bomb attack on Balochistan Constabulary van in Bolan: Police". 6 March 2023.