Pakistan: 3 killed, 9 injured in separate attacks across Balochistan, police station torched in Mastung

In Pakistan’s restive Balochistan province , multiple attacks unfolded in which three people, including a taxation inspector, were killed and nine others injured, according to reports from Dawn.

A taxation official was shot dead in Dera Bugti, and a Levies police station was set on fire in Mastung district.

Meanwhile, amid ongoing unrest and insurgent activity, a roadside blast near Quetta killed two siblings and injured nine others on Saturday, officials said.

The Additional Deputy Commissioner of Surab district was also killed in an attack on Friday.

The official, identified as Rehan, was on his way home when armed men opened fire on him in the Sui Tehsil Bazaar area of Dera Bugti.

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Later in the evening, armed fighters attacked a Levies police station in the Wali Khan area of Mastung. They set the building ablaze, causing extensive damage and destroying official records, a senior official said. No casualties were reported in the attack.

The attackers attempted to encircle the area but fled when security forces arrived and launched an operation.

Earlier, on the outskirts of Quetta, a roadside bomb exploded, killing two brothers and injuring nine others. The improvised explosive device (IED) went off in the Nawan Killi area as a car passed by. The two deceased were sons of a local tribal leader.

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Police and Frontier Corps personnel quickly arrived at the scene and transferred the victims to Civil Hospital Quetta.

Dr Wasim Baig, the hospital spokesman, said two bodies and nine injured individuals were brought in. The deceased were identified as Abdul Salam and his brother Abdul Nafay. Of the injured, six were identified, while three remained unidentified at the time of reporting.

The bodies were handed over to the families after legal formalities. Police described the blast as a targeted killing.

Meanwhile, Additional Deputy Commissioner Hidayatullah Buledi, who was killed earlier in an attack at his residence, was laid to rest on Saturday in his hometown of Bhag in the Kachhi district.

Pakistan has long been accused of exploiting the people of Balochistan and neglecting the region’s development.

A fresh wave of fake encounters

A fresh wave of suspected fake encounters by Pakistani forces has also triggered public anger in Balochistan.

Baloch rights activists have accused security forces of killing three people while in custody and staging the deaths as armed clashes. The victims were identified as Abdul Rehman Buzdar, Fareed Buzdar, and Sultan Marri.

However, Pakistan has consistently maintained such narratives, even as its agencies and forces are frequently accused of committing human rights violations, including enforced disappearances.

Human rights abuses in Pakistan

In March 2025 alone, the Human Rights Council of Balochistan documented 151 enforced disappearances and 80 killings, marking a sharp escalation in violence and repression.

Balochistan’s struggle for independence

The independence movement in Balochistan is a longstanding and complex struggle, rooted in historical neglect, political marginalisation, and widespread human rights concerns.

In May 2025, the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) briefly seized control of parts of Sorab city, attacking government buildings and looting a bank. The incident resulted in the death of a local official and injuries to civilians.

Baloch leaders subsequently declared independence from Pakistan, proclaiming the “Republic of Balochistan” and seeking international recognition, including appeals to the United Nations and India.