QUETTA: Two suicide bombers have been arrested in Balochistan during intelligence-based operations (IBOs), according to ARY News on Monday, citing sources.
The sources indicate that the two bombers were detained in targeted operations across multiple areas in Balochistan. These individuals reportedly planned attacks on security forces and foreign nationals in Karachi.
The mastermind behind a planned suicide attack on Chinese engineers near the signal at Karachi Airport was also captured in Windar. Additionally, four other terrorists were apprehended from different locations during IBOs.
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On Saturday, a deadly blast at Quetta railway station killed at least 26 people and injured more than 40, including women and children.
Commissioner Quetta, Hamza Shafqaat, reported that the explosion occurred at 8:25 am during the departure of the Jaffar Express, when a large number of passengers were present. The blast impacted passengers waiting to board both the Chaman Passenger and Jaffar Express trains, scheduled to depart from Quetta to Chaman and Peshawar, respectively.