Peshawar: A Levies personnel was martyred, and two others sustained bullet injuries after terrorists launched an attack on a security checkpost in Balochistan’s Kalat district.
According to a spokesperson of the provincial government, the terrorists fled the scene after facing retaliatory fire from the Levies personnel. Authorities have since launched an investigation into the attack.
The deceased’s body and the injured personnel were shifted to a hospital in Quetta for medico-legal formalities and medical treatment, the spokesperson added.
Security forces immediately cordoned off the area and initiated a search operation to eliminate any remaining threats in the vicinity.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif strongly condemned the terrorist attack on the Levies checkpost in Kalat. In a statement from the PM Office, he prayed for the high ranks of the martyred personnel and expressed condolences to the bereaved family, urging them to bear the loss with fortitude.
The prime minister paid tribute to the martyred Levies personnel, Ali Nawaz, and wished a swift recovery for the injured.
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He emphasized that terrorists were enemies of Balochistan’s development and progress, reaffirming that their nefarious plans would not succeed. “The Levies personnel laid down his life for the defense of the country,” he stated, saluting the martyred soldier for his sacrifice in pursuit of peace.
The attack comes amid a sharp rise in terrorist incidents in the country. According to data released by the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS), January 2025 saw a 42% surge in terror attacks compared to the previous month.
The report revealed that at least 74 militant attacks were recorded nationwide, resulting in 91 fatalities, including 35 security personnel, 20 civilians, and 36 militants. Another 117 individuals sustained injuries, including 53 security forces personnel, 54 civilians, and 10 militants.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) remained the worst-affected province, followed by Balochistan. KP’s settled districts witnessed 27 attacks, causing 19 deaths, including 11 security personnel, six civilians, and two militants. The tribal districts of KP (erstwhile FATA) recorded 19 attacks, resulting in 46 fatalities, including 13 security personnel, eight civilians, and 25 militants.
The incident highlights the persistent security challenges in Balochistan and the ongoing efforts of security forces to combat terrorism and maintain stability in the region.
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