ATF member martyred in Mastung attack

A tragic incident unfolded in Mastung district of Balochistan, where a member of the Balochistan’s Anti-Terrorist Force (ATF) was martyred, and his brother sustained serious injuries during an attack on Friday. Unidentified terrorists launched a sudden and deadly assault on them in the Killi Baqi area of Kanak Tehsil. This act of violence claimed the life of ATF member Muhammad Ibrahim, while his brother Muhammad Saqib was left critically wounded.

Rushed to Shaheed Nawab Ghous Bakhsh Raisani Hospital, Saqib’s condition remains precarious.

Authorities dispatched police and levies personnel to the scene to initiate an investigation. Preliminary findings suggest that this incident was a targeted attack, underscoring the alarming security challenges faced in the volatile district of Mastung.

Historically, the region has witnessed repeated militant strikes targeting security forces, pro-government figures, and the vulnerable Hazara minority community, often en route to pilgrimage in Iran.  

Published in The Express Tribune, August 12^th, 2023..