Security Forces Thwart Multi-City Attacks Across Balochistan

QUETTA / BALOCHISTAN — Security forces in Balochistan successfully thwarted a series of “coordinated” terrorist attacks at multiple locations across the province on Saturday morning, January 31, 2026. The official announcement, made by Shahid Rind, Special Aide to the Chief Minister, confirmed that the timely intervention of the Police and Frontier Corps (FC) prevented major tragedies.

The Current Security Situation

The province is currently on high alert following an intense 48-hour period of intelligence-based operations (IBOs).

• Terrorist Casualties: Over 70 terrorists have been killed by security forces in the last two days across various districts.
• Coordinated Strikes: Reports indicate that separatist groups launched simultaneous gun and suicide attacks in Quetta, Pasni, Mastung, Nushki, and Gwadar.
• Casualties in Quetta: At least four policemen were martyred during a firing incident in the provincial capital earlier today.

Emergency Response & Disruptions

To manage the evolving situation, the Balochistan government has implemented several emergency measures:

1. Healthcare Emergency

Health Minister Bakht Muhammad Kakar and Health Secretary Mujeebur Rehman have imposed a state of emergency in all government hospitals.

• Quetta Trauma Centre & Civil Hospital: Operating theatres are on high alert, and additional medical staff have been deployed to treat those injured in the Quetta firing.
• Direct Supervision: The Health Minister is personally supervising the provision of medical facilities to the victims.

2. Communication Blackout

While standard mobile voice services remain operational, mobile data services (3G/4G) have been suspended in Quetta, Sibi, and Chaman as a precautionary measure to prevent militants from coordinating further strikes or spreading misinformation.

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Foiled Attack in Nasirabad

In a separate incident today, a major catastrophe was averted on the province’s transport lifeline.

• Target: A railway track near Rabi Pul in the Nasirabad district.
• The Device: Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Asadullah Nasir confirmed that an anti-tank mine, a half-kilogramme IED, and explosive materials were found planted on the line.
• Neutralization: The Special Branch and FC neutralised the IED before it could target passing trains, such as the frequent target Jaffar Express. The evidence has been handed over to the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD).

Escalation of Violence: A 2025-26 Overview

The recent surge in activity follows a pattern of increasing militant violence that began in 2025.

• IBO Successes: Just 48 hours ago, 41 terrorists were eliminated in Harnai and Panjgur.
• Rising Trend: Terrorism-related fatalities increased by 21% last year, with nearly 700 attacks recorded nationwide in 2025.
• Strategic Shift: Militants have increasingly targeted infrastructure (railways/CPEC) and high-security zones (FC Headquarters).

Balochistan Security Dashboard (Jan 31, 2026)

Investigations are currently focused on tracing the facilitators behind the coordinated strikes in Gwadar and Nushki.

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