Mastung, July 13 (TNS): In new wave of terrorism, another election campaign targeted by terrorists as second blast on Friday killed at least 20 people while more than 35 sustain injuries in Balochistan’s Mastung district.
Terrorists targeted election rally of Balochistan Awami Party (BAP) leader Nawabzada Siraj Raisani, who also critically injured in blast.
Siraj Raisani succumbed to injuries while shifting to hospital.
Siraj Raisani, a younger brother of former Balochistan chief minister Aslam Raisai, was all set to address a public rally when terrorists targeted gathering at Dareengarh area of Mastung.
Siraj Raisani leader of Balochistan Awami Party (BAP) was candidate in upcoming general election from PB-35.
Deputy Commissioner Mastung confirmed that at least seven people were killed and 35 others wounded in blast.
Helicopters have been dispatched from Quetta to the area to airlift the injured to the provincial capital.
Earlier in the day, Akram Durani convey was targeted in KP’s Bannu district, four killed and 39 wounded in roadside planted explosion.
