QUETTA: A man was killed after an improvised explosive device (IED) attached to a motorcycle exploded in Ormara, a coastal town in Balochistan’s Gwadar district, police said on Thursday.
The deceased, identified as Raja, was a resident of Makola tehsil in Pasni. According to police, he had spent the previous night as a guest at the residence of Syed Muheem Jan.
Officials said the explosion occurred on Thursday morning when Raja started the motorcycle to begin his return journey. The explosive device fitted to the vehicle detonated immediately, killing him on the spot.
Police and other law enforcement personnel rushed to the scene, cordoned off the area, and launched an investigation into the incident.
Investigators collected forensic evidence from the blast site and are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the attack and identify those responsible.
Balochistan has witnessed a rise in militant violence in recent years, particularly in its southern and western districts. Security forces have intensified counterterrorism operations following an increase in attacks targeting civilians and security personnel.
Pakistan has experienced a surge in militant activity, especially in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, since 2021. Authorities have carried out multiple security operations against militant groups, while border tensions with Afghanistan have also persisted despite diplomatic engagements.
