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2023 Mastung bombing
LocationMastung district, Balochistan, Pakistan
Date29 September 2023
TargetEid Milad-ul-Nabi procession
Attack type
Suicide bombing
Deaths52
Injured70

On Friday 29 September 2023, a suicide blast occurred in the Mastung district, Balochistan, Pakistan during the main procession of Eid Milad-ul-Nabi. The explosion, which took place near Madina Mosque, resulted in a significant number of casualties, with at least 50 deaths and 70 injuries reported. Among the deceased was Mastung's Deputy Superintendent of Police Nawaz Gashkori.

Background

Jihadists and Baloch separatists have for years frequently carried out attacks in Balochistan. These include major insurgent attacks in Mastung in 2011, 2014, 2015, 2017 and 2018.

Event

The explosion occurred in close proximity to Madina Mosque, where individuals were congregating for the religious procession.[1][2] Law enforcement authorities suspect that this was a deliberate suicide attack targeting the religious gathering,[3] adding that the perpetrator blew himself up near the vehicle of Deputy Superintendent of Police Nawaz Gishkori.[4] In response, the area was cordoned off by law enforcement, and the casualties were transported to nearby medical facilities. An emergency was declared in the hospitals to ensure efficient medical assistance to the injured.[1][2]

Casualties

At least 50 deaths were reported.[5][3][6][7][8] Additionally, a substantial number of individuals were injured, with reports indicating between 50 and 70 injuries.[9][3][10][8]

Among the victims of the blast was Deputy Superintendent of Police Nawaz Gashkori from Mastung.[2] Furthermore, a considerable number of those injured were in critical condition, underscoring the severity of the incident and the urgent need for medical attention and support.[11][1]

Response

Following the blast, a state of emergency was declared by provincial officials.[3] Rescue teams were dispatched to Mastung, and those severely injured were transported to Quetta for medical care.[1] Videos circulating on social media depicted the injured being rescued and aided by both emergency responders and local individuals.[3]

Pakistan's caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar ul Haq Kakar condemned the blast and expressed condolences for the victims.[5] The attack was also condemned by President Arif Alvi and Interior Minister Sarfraz Bugti, who called it a "heinous act".[10]

The Tehrik-e Taliban Pakistan denied involvement in the blast, saying in a statement that such an attack was against its policies.[12]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d "At least 50 killed in Mastung blast". 29 September 2023.
  2. ^ a b c "At least 52 dead, several injured as 'suicide blast' jolts Balochistan's Mastung". 29 September 2023.
  3. ^ a b c d e Ng, Kelly; Zahid, Usman (29 September 2023). "Pakistan: At least 50 killed, dozens injured in Mastung blast". BBC News.
  4. ^ "Blast at Pakistan procession to mark prophet's birthday kills at least 52". Aljazeera. 29 September 2023.
  5. ^ a b Khan, Asim; Saifi, Sophia (29 September 2023). "At least 52 killed after blast rips through religious procession in restive southwest Pakistan". CNN. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
  6. ^ "Pakistan: At least 52 killed and dozens injured in suicide bombing". Sky News. 29 September 2023.
  7. ^ "Pakistan: 52 killed, over 130 injured in 'suicide blast' in Mastung in Balochistan". Dynamite News. 29 September 2023.
  8. ^ a b Zehri, Abdullah; Shirazi, Iftikhar (29 September 2023). "At least 52 killed, scores injured in suicide blast near 12th Rabiul Awwal procession in Mastung: official". Dawn. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
  9. ^ "Suicide blast in Pakistan's Balochistan kills at least 52 people, injures over 50". CNBC. 29 September 2023.
  10. ^ a b Sattar, Abdul. "Dozens dead after blast in southwestern Pakistan at a rally celebrating birthday of Islam's prophet". Associated Press. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
  11. ^ "Police officer among 35 dead in blast near Mastung mosque".
  12. ^ Ng, Kelly; Zahid, Usman. "Pakistan: At least 50 killed, dozens injured in Mastung blast". BBC. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
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