Massive blast rocks Pakistan, several injured
by Komal KashyapA massive IED explosion occurred in Pakistan, which led to the death of a journalist and nine others being injured.
The incident took place in the Chamrok area in Balochistan on May 3.
CCTV footage shows that a man riding a motorcycle attached a bomb to journalists car and detonated it after speeding away. Suddenly a huge blast happened.
According to the reports, the blast targeted the vehicle of Khuzdar press club president Maulana Muhammad Siddique Mengal.
The impact of the tragic explosion goes beyond Maulana Mengal, as nine others, including a brave policeman, sustained injuries in the blast. Their swift transfer to Khuzdar Teaching Hospital highlights the seriousness of the situation, with medical staff tirelessly providing vital care to the injured.
Maulana Mengal, also serving as the provincial deputy leader of the JUI-F, met his untimely end while on his way to participate in Friday prayers at a local mosque. The alarming revelation that his vehicle was targeted by a magnetic bomb in the Chamrok area underscores the dangerous environment he navigated, with previous attacks already recorded in police files.
As investigators meticulously gather evidence, the exact cause and nature of the explosion remain uncertain, prompting a thorough investigation into the circumstances of this tragic incident.
As the injured individuals receive intensive medical care at nearby healthcare facilities, law enforcement agencies intensify their efforts to collect crucial evidence and apprehend those responsible for this heinous attack. In the aftermath of this tragedy, the collective determination to uphold press freedom and protect the lives of journalists only strengthens.
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