563 Terrorist and Violent Incidents in Balochistan in 2024 Result in 296 Deaths and 596 Injuries
Quetta:A report released by the Home Department of Balochistan reveals that from January 1 to December 20, 2024, a total of 563 incidents of violence and terrorism occurred across the province, resulting in the deaths of 296 individuals and injuring 596 others. The victims included personnel from the police, FC, security forces, military, Coast Guard, Levies, settlers, religious leaders, railway track attacks, bomb explosions, rocket fire, electricity towers, and other civilian targets.
According to the report, Balochistan faced a variety of terrorist activities and violent attacks throughout the year, including bomb blasts, IED explosions, and assaults on law enforcement personnel and civilians.
### Breakdown of Incidents:
– **January:** 54 incidents, 15 dead, 40 injured
– **February:** 109 incidents, 31 dead, 126 injured
– **March:** 26 incidents, 11 dead, 29 injured
– **April:** 31 incidents, 21 dead, 29 injured
– **May:** 17 incidents, 14 dead, 32 injured
– **June:** 37 incidents, 7 dead, 21 injured
– **July:** 30 incidents, 11 dead, 21 injured
– **August:** 78 incidents, 88 dead, 100+ injured
– **September:** 46 incidents, 14 dead, 52 injured
– **October:** 37 incidents, 31 dead, 50 injured
– **November:** 57 incidents, 47 dead, 80 injured
– **December:** 32 incidents, 6 dead, 16 injured
The report underscores the continuing instability and insecurity in Balochistan, with attacks targeting both security forces and civilians. These incidents highlight the challenges faced by law enforcement agencies and military personnel working to combat terrorism and maintain peace in the region. The frequency and scale of these attacks have raised serious concerns about the security situation in the province.
As the year comes to a close, the total number of violent incidents stands at 563, marking a grim toll in terms of both lives lost and the overall safety of the people of Balochistan.
