Election Commission Secretariat security tighten after blasts deadly Balochistan
After two explosions in Balochistan, the security measures at the Election Commission Secretariat have been significantly intensified, with all unauthorized access to the premises being strictly prohibited.
A thorough search operation, led by bomb disposal squad personnel, was conducted throughout the Election Commission building. Sniper units were also deployed to maintain vigilance, while security personnel were put on high alert to swiftly respond to any potential threats. Additionally, a comprehensive search operation was extended to the vicinity surrounding the Secretariat.
Simultaneously, security protocols in the federal capital have been elevated, with all law enforcement officers, including the police, instructed to remain stationed within their designated areas.
The recent blasts in Balochistan, specifically in the districts of Pashin and Qila Saifullah, resulted in the loss of more than 25 lives and left numerous individuals injured. The initial explosion occurred in the Khanuzai area of Pashin district, claiming 15 lives and injuring several others. Another blast occurred outside the JUI(F) office in Qila Saifullah, resulting in the deaths of 13 individuals.
Rescue teams swiftly responded, transporting the deceased and injured to nearby hospitals. Preliminary reports suggest that the explosions may have been suicide attacks.
Security sources have indicated that the election office of independent candidate Isfandiar Kakar was targeted in the Pishin Khanuzai blast. The Medical Superintendent of Khanuzai Hospital confirmed receiving 15 bodies and treating over 30 injured individuals, many of whom are in critical condition.
Furthermore, an explosion rocked Qila Saifullah, claiming 10 lives and injuring 15 others. Police reports indicate that the blast occurred outside the election office of JUI candidate Maulana Abdul Wasi, who fortunately was not present during the incident.
These tragic events underscore the heightened security concerns surrounding the electoral process, particularly in regions prone to such acts of violence.
