Balochistan opposition leader Maulana Wasey escapes bomb attack

Published May 15, 2015
Maulana Abdul Wasey.- File Photo
Maulana Abdul Wasey.- File Photo

QUETTA: Balochistan Assembly Opposition Leader Maulana Abdul Wasey, who belongs to the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F), narrowly escaped a remote-controlled blast in Pishin Friday night.

Levies sources told DawnNews that militants targeted Wasey’s convoy through a roadside remote-controlled bomb. The blast damaged Wasey’s bullet-proof vehicle but the provincial opposition leader remained unharmed, sources said.

Maulana Wasey's vehicle.- DawnNews screengrab
Maulana Wasey's vehicle.- DawnNews screengrab

Talking to DawnNews via telephone after the attack, Maulana Wasey said, “We are all safe.”

Wasey was on his way home from Rod Malazai area of Pishin when he was attacked. Levies personnel reached the spot and started investigations into the incident.

There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack.

Opinion

Editorial

Afghan puzzle
Updated 28 May, 2024

Afghan puzzle

Unless these elements are neutralised, it will not be possible to have the upper hand over terrorist groups.
Attacking minorities
28 May, 2024

Attacking minorities

WHILE Pakistan has watched many perish in the cauldron of sacrilege, the state has done little to turn down the...
Persistent scourge
28 May, 2024

Persistent scourge

THE challenge of polio in Pakistan has reached a new nadir, drawing grave concerns from the Technical Advisory Group...
Mercury rising
Updated 27 May, 2024

Mercury rising

Each of the country's leaders is equally responsible for the deep pit Pakistan seems to have fallen into.
Antibiotic overuse
27 May, 2024

Antibiotic overuse

ANTIMICROBIAL resistance is an escalating crisis claiming some 700,000 lives annually in Pakistan. It is the third...
World Cup team
27 May, 2024

World Cup team

PAKISTAN waited until the very end to name their T20 World Cup squad. Even then, there was last-minute drama. Four...