The banned Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) has attacked near the Imdadiya madrassa in Saryab Mill, Quetta, on Tuesday. The attack has resulted in the martyrdom of two innocent children.
According to reports, the incident occurred at around 8:00 PM. Unknown attackers hurled a grenade near the Imdadiya madrassa in the Saryab Mill area. Two children were martyred as a result of the attack, while panic spread in the area after the incident.
According to initial reports, an explosion occurred near the Imdadia madrassa close to Eid Gah Ground in Killi Barau within the limits of Kachi Baig police station. Several children from the madrassa were playing in the area when the blast took place.
The explosion killed two children and injured one. The martyred were identified as 10-year-old Muhammad Sufyan, son of Maulvi Ahmad Ali, and 11-year-old Khalil ur Rehman, son of Abdul Rehman. The injured child was identified as 7-year-old Asadullah, son of Niaz Muhammad.
Law enforcement agencies and security forces quickly got into action as soon as the incident was reported.
According to officials, counter terrorism teams and police were dispatched to the scene to assess the situation and take necessary action.
According to sources, a search and surveillance process has also been started in the area after the incident to obtain information about the elements involved in the attack.
The authorities are continuing to investigate the incident further. Evidence is being collected from various angles to identify and arrest the attackers.
‘US should back Pakistan’s push to blacklist BLA at UN’
The Diplomat article titled “Why the US Should Back Pakistan in Blacklisting BLA in the UNSC” says the United States should support Pakistan’s push to blacklist the BLA at the United Nations (UN).
According to The Diplomat, the BLA and its Majeed Brigade pose a serious threat to regional security because they continue to operate from safe havens in Afghanistan. The publication said these safe havens remain a major challenge to peace in the region.
The report said Pakistan and China jointly approached the United Nations to push for the BLA to be placed on the UN sanctions list.
Their purpose was to increase diplomatic and financial pressure on the group at the international level.
It also noted that the United States has already designated the BLA and Majeed Brigade as terrorist organisations. Because of this, questions have been raised over Washington’s reported opposition to adding the group to the UN sanctions list.
