Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) spokesperson Jeeyand Baloch announced that BLA fighters attacked a “so-called” Independence Day celebration organized under the patronage of the “occupying” Pak forces in Quetta. The attack, which occurred around 10 a.m., involved the use of two hand grenades.
An event celebrating Pakistan’s Independence Day in Quetta was struck by a grenade attack on Thursday. The incident occurred at SBK University on Brewery Road, where freedom fighters targeted the ceremony with hand grenades.
Reportedly, at least two explosions were heard. Occupied-authorities have yet to release information regarding the damage or casualties from the attack.
This year, celebrations for Pakistan’s Independence Day in Pak-occupied-Balochistan have been notably subdued compared to previous years. Only a few universities in Quetta are hosting such events under the supervision of the Pak military, with ongoing security concerns.
Meanwhile, the Mach police station in Bolan district was also targeted in a hand grenade attack. Baloch freedom fighters have previously taken responsibility for similar attacks, as the Pak Army organises such events to mislead the world about the conditions in occupied-Balochistan.