QUETTA:
Two separate blasts shook the districts of Kech and Panjgur in Balochistan on Tuesday, sparking concerns about security as the nation gears up for the upcoming general elections.
In the Hoshop area of Kech district, unidentified armed assailants lobbed a grenade attack targeting the NADRA office.
The hand grenade detonated within the NADRA office premises, resulting in a significant explosion. However, specific details regarding the extent of damages are yet to be disclosed, levies sources told The Express Tribune via telephone.
In another incident in the Surdu area of Panjgur, a bomb blast occurred at the residence of Abdul Qadeer Sajdi, a prominent figure associated with the National Party.
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Reports indicate that the attack coincided with a crucial meeting concerning the upcoming general elections, infusing a political dimension into the incident.
These targeted attacks highlight the delicate security situation prevailing in certain regions of Balochistan, particularly in the lead-up to the February 8 elections.
Authorities are anticipated to enhance security measures to safeguard candidates, political gatherings, and electoral processes.
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Recently, Balochistan has witnessed a sharp rise in the number of low-scale bomb explosions targeting election campaign offices and candidates across the province.
The provincial government has made full-proof security measures to avert untoward incidents on the eve of the fast-approaching general elections in the province like in other parts of the country.
The security of the candidates has also been tightened across the province.
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