At least nine grenade attacks, targeting election offices of candidates and polling stations, were carried out in various areas of Makran division and the provincial capital, on Tuesday.

According to police reports, individuals riding motorcycles threw hand grenades at a government school in Killi Ahmedzai, located on the outskirts of Quetta, late in the evening. The grenade exploded in the courtyard of the school, designated as a polling station, damaging windows.

Further reported incidents included a grenade attack on the residence of BNP-Mengal’s candidate for National Assembly, Mir Mohammad Yaqoob, in Awaran district, and an attack on the house of PML-N candidate Mir Mohammad Aslam Buledi in Buleda.

Two blasts were reported from Panjgur town where the house of National Party leader Abdul Qadeer Sajdi and the residence of an independent candidate, Dr Noor Baloch, were targeted. Both leaders remained unhurt in the attacks. PPP candidate Agha Gull also survived a grenade attack on his home.

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In this photo taken on Feb 3, 2024, security personnel stand guard near PPP election office in Quetta. — AFP
In this photo taken on Feb 3, 2024, security personnel stand guard near PPP election office in Quetta. — AFP

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