Deadly Grenade Attack on Civilians in Pakistan: 1 Killed, 10 Injured
The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) carried out a grenade attack in front of a hotel in Quetta, the capital of Balochistan province, resulting in 1 person dead and 10 people injured. The injured are currently receiving treatment according to health officials.
This attack marked the third incident in Quetta as citizens celebrated the anniversary of the country’s independence. The BLA, founded in 2000, seeks for the Balochistan province to secede from Pakistan and for the Baloch people to govern the region. Their attacks are aimed at Pakistani security forces, police officers, and civilians.
Balochistan, Pakistan’s largest province, faces high poverty rates and has been a focal point for separatist movements battling the government in Islamabad for many years. The separatists argue that the local population does not have fair access to the region’s abundant underground resources.
The ongoing conflict in Balochistan highlights the deep-rooted grievances and aspirations of separatist movements in the region. The recent grenade attack serves as a reminder of the continued tensions and violence that plague the province.
