Police say two suspected militants riding on a motorcycle were killed when an explosive device they were carrying exploded prematurely near a police station in restive southwestern Pakistan. The blast happened Monday in Killa Abdullah, a town in Balochistan province.
This is a locator map for Pakistan with its capital, Islamabad, and the Kashmir region. QUETTA, Pakistan — An explosive device carried on a motorcycle by two suspected militants in restive southwestern Pakistan ignited prematurely near a police station Monday killing the suspects, police said.
The blast happened in Killa Abdullah, a town 75 kilometers north of Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan. Local police officer Ghulam Rasool said the men were near the Mezai police station when the blast took place. He said officers were still investigating to determine whether either of the suspects was a suicide bomber targeting the police station. Rasool provided no further details.
Balochistan for decades has been the scene of a low-level insurgency by small separatists groups demanding independence from the federal government and a greater share in the region’s natural resources, such as gas and oil. Militants from the Pakistani Taliban and the Islamic State group are also active in the province.
Crime Law Enforcement Rail Accidents General News Asia Asia Pacific Rebellions And Uprisings Organized Crime World News
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
8 soldiers killed, 7 police officers kidnapped in Pakistan: policePakistanfaces a growing wave of terrorism and separatist violence.
Read more »
Spurs Starter, Monday, November 12, 2024: Spurs Set Record Against Kings on MondayYour daily briefing on what's going on with the San Antonio Spurs, including news, draft and more.
Read more »
Greenville officer shot, killed line of duty on Monday night, police sayThe Greenville Police Department has confirmed that an officer has died following an overnight shooting incident.
Read more »
Police officer arrested over deadly 2023 suicide bombing at Pakistan mosqueAuthorities in Pakistan say a key suspect in connection with a deadly attack at a mosque in a police compound nearly two years ago has been arrested and has been identified as a police officer.
Read more »
Police officer arrested over deadly 2023 suicide bombing at Pakistan mosqueAuthorities in Pakistan say a key suspect in connection with a deadly attack at a mosque in a police compound nearly two years ago has been arrested and has been identified as a police officer.
Read more »
Police officer arrested over deadly 2023 suicide bombing at Pakistan mosqueAuthorities in Pakistan say a key suspect in connection with a deadly attack at a mosque in a police compound nearly two years ago has been arrested and has been identified as a police officer.
Read more »