"Police have tightened security in the area, and further investigation is underway," DIG Khosa said.
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Grenade Attack Rocks Balochistan's Sibi: 1 Dead, 5 Injured Amid Rising Violence

  • A grenade attack near Chenak Chowk in Sibi, Balochistan, on Thursday resulted in one death and five injuries, as reported by Dawn.
  • SHO Ghulam Ali Abro confirmed the incident occurred around 7:05 pm; security forces and Edhi ambulances promptly responded.
  • DIG Barkat Khosa stated the injured were taken to Teaching Hospital, and security has been tightened with an ongoing investigation.
  • This incident follows a similar grenade attack last month in Khuzdar, Balochistan, where an 8-year-old child died and five others were injured.
  • Pakistan is experiencing a significant rise in militant attacks, particularly in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, since Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan ended its ceasefire in November 2022.

Why It Matters: Balochistan's Sibi hit by grenade attack, adding to Pakistan's escalating violence trend.

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