A suicide bomber attempted to disrupt a BNP-M rally near Luk Pass in Mastung, Balochistan. Security personnel and party workers successfully stopped the attacker from entering the sit-in, forcing him to detonate his explosives outside the perimeter. Remarkably, no casualties were reported.
The assailant arrived on a motorcycle with an accomplice, who escaped after the explosion. BNP-M leader Sardar Akhtar Mengal and other rally participants emerged unharmed. The rally, part of a long march from Wadh to Quetta, was protesting the arrests of Baloch Yakjehti Committee leaders and police actions against sit-ins.
An eye witness who tried to grab the suicide bomber near Lak pass said that terrorist tried to enter in the protest rally of BNP-M chief Akhtar Mengal but he stopped him and confronted, after that bomber exploded himself and his body parts were scattered pic.twitter.com/qLgl89a5Up
— Hamid Mir حامد میر (@HamidMirPAK) March 29, 2025Balochistan government spokesperson Shahid Rind confirmed that authorities are investigating the Mastung suicide blast. “We’re committed to ensuring public safety and protecting political leaders,” Rind stated. Since Friday night, the provincial administration has coordinated with BNP-M leadership to secure the rally. A meeting with Sardar Akhtar Mengal is planned to address ongoing concerns.
Mastung: Attempted suicide attack on sit-in protest at Lakpas during the BNP's long march; suicide bomber killed in the explosion.
When the security team of long march attempted to search the suspicious individual, he tried to escape but fell. Failing to flee, he detonated… pic.twitter.com/aJhjqgFXR6
— The Balochistan Post – English (@TBPEnglish) March 29, 2025The incident underscores the volatile security situation in Balochistan. Political protests and clashes with authorities remain frequent, fueled by grievances over governance and rights. The government has called for dialogue and cooperation to restore regional peace.
