QUETTA: A policeman was martyred and four others injured in attacks on two police stations by unidentified men in the Dhadar and Mal area of Kachhi and Noshki districts, late on Friday night.

Police officials said unidentified armed assailants riding motorcycles attacked the Dhadar police station, firing rockets and grenades. The police personnel deployed at the site took defensive positions and retaliated.

“A heavy exchange of fire continued for over an hour, resulting in the killing of an attacker,” a senior police officer said.

He also confirmed that a Balochistan Constabulary policeman embraced martyrdom, adding that three others suffered injuries.

The body and the injured were shifted to the district hospital. Two of the injured policemen were said to be in serious condition and being moved to either Sibi or Quetta for treatment.

The attackers also set ablaze several vehicles parked outside the police station, while the building suffered significant damage. Additional police contingents were dispatched to Dhadar after the attack.

“The firing has stopped and the attackers have fled,” the official said.

Meanwhile, officials said a group of several armed men also attacked a police station in the Mal area of Noshki district.

According to reports, the assailants used rockets and grenades. A police official said a heavy gun battle ensued that lasted for over an hour. He added that one policeman was injured in the exchange of fire.

Published in Dawn, April 25th, 2026