A police officer was tragically killed on Sunday in a blast that occurred in Pakistan's volatile Balochistan province. The officer, Muhammad Murad, was the Station House Officer of the Counter Terrorism Department. The blast took place near Sultan Ibrahim Road in the Khuzdar district of Balochistan. Preliminary reports suggest that a magnetic bomb was planted in Jamot's vehicle, according to SHO Pindrani. Further investigations are underway to determine the exact details of the incident. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack at this time. Balochistan has experienced a wave of violence throughout the year, with terrorists and separatists frequently targeting security forces in the province.

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Pakistani forces CTD officer Murad Jamot has been killed in #Khuzdar magnetic IED blast 💥, #Balochistan https://t.co/0blmJNockd pic.twitter.com/4ulJaaFbtF

— Bahot باہوٹ (@BahotBaluch_) December 10, 2023

Aside from the officer who lost his life, a passerby was also injured in this incident. Both the wounded and the deceased were immediately taken to the District Headquarters Hospital Khuzdar for medical attention. The attack has garnered swift condemnation from Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar, who strongly denounced the act of violence. This incident highlights the dangerous security situation in Balochistan and the ongoing threat faced by security forces in the province.

The police, along with rescue teams and security forces, have cordoned off the area and initiated a search operation to apprehend the culprits responsible for this horrific act. Such attacks not only claim the lives of brave officers but also disrupt peace and stability in the region. The government must ensure that those responsible are brought to justice swiftly, and take necessary measures to strengthen security and counter-terrorism efforts in Balochistan.