Deadly Blast at Pakistani Army Camp in Balochistan Claims Numerous Lives
A powerful explosion at a military camp in Mastung, Balochistan, has resulted in the deaths of many Pakistani soldiers, including senior officers.
Mastung, November 12 (Daily Kiran) : A devastating explosion occurred at a military camp in Mastung, Balochistan, on November 12, resulting in the deaths of dozens of Pakistani soldiers. Local media reported that a truck filled with explosives crashed into the camp, causing significant destruction.
The incident took place in the Kanak area of Mastung, where an individual reportedly drove the truck into the military facility. The explosion was so powerful that it was heard several kilometers away, shattering windows in nearby homes.
According to sources cited by The Balochistan Post, numerous soldiers, including some senior officers, were killed in the blast. Following the explosion, security forces cordoned off the area, but military officials have not yet released an official statement regarding the number of casualties or details about the attack.
This incident comes amid a surge of attacks by Baloch militant groups targeting Pakistani security forces in recent days. These assaults have resulted in significant loss of life and property.
Earlier this week, multiple drone and improvised explosive device (IED) attacks were reported against Pakistani forces in the districts of Mastung and Kalat, resulting in injuries and extensive damage. On Monday, at least two drone strikes targeted a main military camp in the Khadkocha area of Mastung, causing injuries to Pakistani soldiers and damage to the facility.
Another report from The Balochistan Post indicated that an IED attack in the Marjan area of Kalat destroyed a vehicle belonging to Pakistani forces.
Additionally, armed militants intercepted two commercial vehicles during a traffic jam on the Quetta-Taftan highway in the Nokchah area, reportedly seizing one vehicle that was transporting precious stones.
It remains unclear who is responsible for these recent attacks and vehicle seizures, as no group has claimed responsibility. Local media reports suggest that these incidents followed a claim of responsibility by the Baloch Republican Guards (BRG) for a drone strike and an ambush on a military convoy in the Kachhi district, which resulted in the deaths of five Pakistani security personnel and injuries to several others.
BRG spokesperson Dostain Baloch stated that their drone unit, known as “Ameer Aero Guardians,” attacked a joint camp of the Pakistani army and police in the Bag area of Kachhi district on November 8, resulting in one soldier’s death and another’s serious injury. He further claimed that two hours later, the BRG ambushed a military convoy in Bolan, using rockets and other heavy weapons, leading to the deaths of four soldiers and injuries to others, along with significant damage to military vehicles.
Tensions in the region continue to escalate as militant activities increase.
