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A bomb blast at a PTI rally in Balochistan’s Sibi on Tuesday resulted in at least four deaths and five injuries, according to police and health officials. The injured individuals were being transported to the Civil Hospital, with most of them reportedly in critical condition. Security forces were quick to arrive at the scene and cordon off the area, while a bomb disposal squad collected evidence. The blast occurred at an election rally organized by party-backed candidate Saddam Tareen, with three PTI workers killed and seven injured. The party strongly condemned the incident and criticized the provincial and federal governments for failing to provide adequate security. Meanwhile, an emergency was imposed at hospitals in Quetta and Sibi, with instructions given to provide the best healthcare facilities and increase hospital security.
The Election Commission of Pakistan took notice of the incident and summoned a report from Balochistan’s chief secretary and police chief. Despite the terrorist attack, Balochistan’s interim information minister asserted that the elections would proceed as planned. This incident comes amid an increase in terror activities in Pakistan, particularly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan.
The story is being updated as the situation evolves, with efforts made for timeliness and accuracy by relying on credible sources.