The assaulter fled the scene after the deputy commissioner’s security guards opened fire, but no casualties occurred. A blast occurred in the Sabakzai area of Zhob, Balochistan, on Wednesday, resulting in one death and ten injuries.
Police officials reported that they transported the injured to a nearby facility and are working to determine the cause of the blast.
This year, Pakistan has seen a significant increase in terrorist attacks, particularly in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Just days prior, unidentified gunmen targeted the vehicle of Deputy Commissioner Sherani, Sana Mahjabeen, in the Tang Gwal Haiderzai area of Killa Saifullah district. The assaulter fled the scene after the deputy commissioner’s security guards opened fire, but no casualties occurred.
Recent data shows a dramatic rise in fatalities due to terrorist violence this year, with at least 1,534 deaths recorded in the first three quarters of 2024—surpassing the total number of fatalities for all of 2023.
A report from the Centre for Research and Security Studies (CRSS) revealed that nearly 97% of these deaths occurred in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, representing the highest percentage in a decade.
Despite these concerning figures, the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS) reported a notable decline in militant activities in Balochistan following a surge in August.
In September, the province recorded 27 attacks, leading to 22 deaths and 48 injuries, a significant decrease compared to August, which saw 43 attacks, resulting in 125 deaths and 77 injuries.
