As Pakistan gears up for upcoming elections, Balochistan finds itself under a wave of violence, with rocket attacks targeting polling stations and polling stations. Protests across Balochistan have increased tensions and raised concerns about the security of the election process.
According to the country’s first newspaper Dawn, the latest cases of violence started on Tuesday. The cyclists began throwing grenades at various targets, including public schools designated as election centers and the homes of political candidates. Attacks carried out by unidentified terrorists have affected the society and highlighted the challenges faced by the electoral process in Balochistan.
In the capital of Quetta province, a public school in Kili Ahmedzai was targeted in a grenade attack yesterday. The explosion in the school courtyard shocked the community and raised fears that the violence would continue. Police teams intervened in the incident in a short time, but the attacker fled the scene.
Meanwhile in Pasny, authorities reported a possible attack on another public school and discovered explosives near the school. The timely detonation of the bomb eliminated the possibility of an incident and highlighted the important role of security management in the election process.
In addition to attacks on schools, election-related offices were also targeted. The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) office was attacked with a grenade and equipment was damaged but no one was injured. Similarly, residences of political candidates, including Balochistan National Party (Mengal) and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), were also attacked with grenades; This has raised concerns about the safety of political opponents and candidates.
Violence spread beyond Quetta and incidents were reported in Panjgur and Awaran districts. While the residence of a prominent political leader was targeted in Panjgur, the residence of a BNP-Maoist candidate was attacked in Awaran. Despite widespread violence, political leaders remained determined and vowed to continue the campaign despite threats from the military.
Violence in Balochistan has led to calls for tougher anti-election measures. The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has vowed to investigate the attack and ensure the security of polling stations and election-related offices. Meanwhile, law enforcement is ready to arrest criminals and prevent further crimes.
The latest grenade attack in Balochistan has highlighted the challenges facing Pakistan as it prepares for the next elections. With security concerns coming to the fore, politicians and candidates must strike a balance between competition and ensuring the safety of their supporters. As the election process progresses, stakeholders need to remain vigilant and united in their determination to preserve the democratic structures on which Pakistan’s future depends.
