A devastating incident in the Minaz area of Belida Tehsil, District Turbat, Balochistan, has resulted in the deaths of six members of a single family and left three others critically injured. The victims include women and young children.
According to initial reports, the residential house was struck by a rocket fired from an unidentified direction. Eyewitnesses report that immediately following the explosion, the sound of heavy gunfire was also heard in the vicinity.
The force of the explosion was so powerful that significant portions of the building’s walls collapsed, burying the occupants under the rubble. Local residents, acting on immediate instinct, mobilised to assist in rescue efforts. They worked to extricate survivors and recover the deceased, and subsequently transported the injured to the nearest medical facility for urgent treatment.
Upon notification of the attack, law enforcement and security personnel arrived at the scene in large numbers. The affected area has been cordoned off while a thorough search and investigation operation is underway. Security forces are actively pursuing all available leads to determine the perpetrators and motive behind this atrocious act of violence.Authorities have condemned the attack in the strongest terms, expressing deep sorrow over the loss of innocent lives, especially those of children and women. Officials have reiterated their commitment to maintaining peace and ensuring that the perpetrators are swiftly brought to justice.
This senseless act of violence has sent shockwaves throughout the local community, which remains deeply affected by the heartbreaking loss. District-level representatives have called for calm and cooperation with security forces as investigations proceed.Medical and humanitarian assistance continues to be provided to the injured and affected family members. Local health authorities have urged residents to remain vigilant and supportive as recovery and emergency response efforts continue.
