{"id":67075,"date":"2026-11-13T03:32:44","date_gmt":"2026-11-13T03:32:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dailyspokesman.net\/live\/?p=67075"},"modified":"2026-11-13T03:32:44","modified_gmt":"2026-11-13T03:32:44","slug":"two-civilians-killed-in-attack-on-security-post-in-mastung-balochistan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailyspokesman.net\/live\/2026\/11\/13\/two-civilians-killed-in-attack-on-security-post-in-mastung-balochistan\/","title":{"rendered":"Two Civilians Killed in Attack on Security Post in Mastung, Balochistan"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_67076\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-67076\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-67076\" src=\"https:\/\/dailyspokesman.net\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Requesting_full_HDR_picture_207224b2_2K-300x167.jpg\" alt=\"Security forces inspect the area following an attack on Kandawa security post in Mastung, Balochistan.\" width=\"300\" height=\"167\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dailyspokesman.net\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Requesting_full_HDR_picture_207224b2_2K-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dailyspokesman.net\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Requesting_full_HDR_picture_207224b2_2K-1024x571.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dailyspokesman.net\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Requesting_full_HDR_picture_207224b2_2K-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dailyspokesman.net\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Requesting_full_HDR_picture_207224b2_2K-753x420.jpg 753w, https:\/\/dailyspokesman.net\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Requesting_full_HDR_picture_207224b2_2K-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/dailyspokesman.net\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Requesting_full_HDR_picture_207224b2_2K-696x388.jpg 696w, https:\/\/dailyspokesman.net\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Requesting_full_HDR_picture_207224b2_2K-1068x596.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/dailyspokesman.net\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Requesting_full_HDR_picture_207224b2_2K.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-67076\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">An attack on Kandawa Post along National Highway N-25 caused civilian casualties and damage to nearby buildings.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>MASTUNG, November 12, 2026:<\/strong> Two civilians were killed and at least 13 people injured after an attack targeting a security post in Mastung district of Balochistan, according to police statements reported by Pakistani media.<\/p>\n<p>The incident occurred at Kandawa Post along National Highway N-25, where attackers reportedly used an explosives-laden vehicle in an attempt to target the security installation.<\/p>\n<p>According to a statement attributed to a Balochistan Police spokesperson, security personnel responded to the attack and successfully repelled the assault.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Three Attackers Reportedly Killed<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Following the explosion, security forces launched a retaliatory operation in the area.<\/p>\n<p>Police said that three attackers were killed during the operation.<\/p>\n<p>Three Frontier Corps personnel also sustained injuries during the incident and were shifted for medical treatment.<\/p>\n<p>Authorities have not provided independently verified details about the identities of all those involved.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Two Civilians Lose Their Lives<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The explosion also caused civilian casualties.<\/p>\n<p>According to police information reported by Dawn, two civilians lost their lives, while at least 13 others were injured.<\/p>\n<p>The explosion damaged nearby residential buildings and a mosque, raising concerns about the impact of the attack on local residents.<\/p>\n<p>Emergency and security personnel responded to the incident, while injured people were transported to medical facilities.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Security Situation in Balochistan<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Mastung is located in Balochistan along an important road network connecting different parts of the province.<\/p>\n<p>The district has experienced security incidents in recent years, prompting authorities to strengthen security measures and conduct counterterrorism operations.<\/p>\n<p>Officials have said that operations against armed groups responsible for attacks in the province will continue.<\/p>\n<p>The latest incident has once again highlighted the security challenges facing residents, law enforcement agencies and travellers in Balochistan.<\/p>\n<p>Further information about the investigation and the condition of injured people may emerge as authorities release additional details.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MASTUNG, November 12, 2026: Two civilians were killed and at least 13 people injured after an attack targeting a security post in Mastung district of Balochistan, according to police statements reported by Pakistani media. 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