Balochistan CM Reviews Security, Praises Security Forces’ Prompt Action

QUETTA: Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti visited the site of a bomb blast in Quetta on Saturday, reviewed the overall security situation, and met with security forces and police, inquiring about operational response and measures, while emphasizing strengthened security arrangements and swift action following the incident.

During the visit, the Chief Minister met with personnel of the security forces and police deployed at the site and inquired about the operational response and security arrangements.

Inspector General of Police Balochistan, Muhammad Tahir Khan, briefed him on the nature of the attack and the actions taken by law enforcement agencies.

Sarfraz Bugti praised the Police and Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) for their swift and effective response, commending the bravery and professionalism of the personnel involved.

He said the timely action helped prevent further damage and demonstrated the preparedness of the security apparatus.

“The prompt response against terrorist elements is highly commendable,” the CM said, adding that anti-state elements would not be forgiven under any circumstances. Reiterating the provincial government’s commitment, CM Bugti stressed that no compromise would be made on the security of Balochistan. He emphasized that all necessary measures would continue to be taken to ensure the safety of citizens and to eliminate terrorism from the region.

Moreover, Bugti said that security forces have eliminated more than 700 terrorists across the province over the past 12 months as part of ongoing counterterrorism operations.

Sarfraz Bugti, in a statement shared on social media platform X, said that nearly 70 terrorists were killed in the last two days alone during security operations.

He revealed that early Saturday morning, terrorists belonging to Fitna-e-Hindustan attempted attacks in various areas of Balochistan, but were successfully thwarted by the Balochistan Police and Frontier Corps (FC). He added that due to timely and effective action, an additional 37 terrorists have been killed so far. The Chief Minister emphasized that such cowardly attacks cannot weaken the resolve of the state in its fight against terrorism. “These acts of terror will not deter our determination,” Bugti said.

Reaffirming the government’s stance, Bugti declared that the state would not rest until the last terrorist is eliminated. He assured that counterterrorism operations will continue unabated to ensure lasting peace and stability in Balochistan.