Armed militants belonging to Fitna-ul-Hindustan opened fire at the Pashtoonabad Police Station in Quetta, triggering a prompt and effective response from police that forced the attackers to flee, officials said on Monday.
SSP Operations Asif Khan confirmed that the assailants targeted the main gate of the police station but were repelled by personnel on duty.
Attackers flee, abandon motorcycle
According to police officials, two armed men riding a motorcycle carried out the attack, opening fire at the station’s entrance.
Police retaliated immediately, forcing the attackers into panic. The suspects abandoned their motorcycle at the scene and escaped through nearby streets.
“Hostile elements could not withstand the courage and readiness of our personnel,” SSP Operations Asif Khan said.
No casualties reported
No casualties or injuries were reported in the incident.
Police described the response as timely and professional, stating that it averted potential loss of life and damage to property.
The area was cordoned off soon after the attack, and a search operation was launched to apprehend the suspects.
Following the incident, security has been heightened in sensitive areas of the city, with law enforcement agencies placed on alert.
SSP Operations reiterated that the police remain fully prepared to respond to any threat.
Three suspects, including TTP militant, arrested
Separately, authorities in Balochistan arrested three suspects, including a militant affiliated with the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), during an operation in Kuchlak.
The militant, identified as Habibullah alias Lalu, had earlier been detained but was released after being mistakenly identified as a civilian.
Officials said that after his release, he rejoined militant activities and was involved in the killing of two Frontier Corps personnel.
Additional Chief Secretary Hamza Shafqaat said the suspect’s brother was a commander in the banned TTP, adding that the group was led by an individual known as “Muslim”.
Government reiterates stance on terrorism
Balochistan Home Minister Mir Ziaullah Langove said Pakistan had repeatedly urged Afghanistan not to allow its territory to be used for attacks.
“Pakistan harbours no hostility towards Afghanistan, but any aggression against the country will be met with a strong response,” he said.
He added that state action was directed against militants and not Afghan citizens, while reaffirming a zero-tolerance policy against terrorism.
