Quetta, September 10, 2026: The Balochistan government has ordered specialised medical treatment for Bibi Laiba, wife of Kaleemullah, who was seriously injured in an acid attack in Mastung, as police investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Laiba was reportedly injured in an acid attack in Killi Babri, Mastung. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation into the incident. According to the Balochistan government, she will be provided further medical treatment at Aga Khan University Hospital in Karachi, with the expenses to be borne by the provincial government.
The decision came after Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti directed authorities to ensure that Laiba receives the best possible medical care. Adviser to the Chief Minister for Information and Political Affairs Shahid Rind said the government would also provide her with legal assistance and take all necessary measures for her protection and treatment.
The Mastung incident has also drawn attention to a wider pattern of violence against women in areas affected by terrorist activity. According to police sources, Laiba was targeted after refusing to join the banned BLA.
The case has emerged shortly after the killing of 18-year-old Mah Gul in Turbat, another incident that has raised questions about the treatment of women by terrorists groups operating in Balochistan. Mah Gul had reportedly faced pressure linked to terrorists activity before her death. The two cases have subsequently been discussed in the context that women who resist recruitment or coercion by terrorists organisations can themselves become targets.
A separate case has now been reported from Khuzdar, where the body of an 18-year-old girl was recovered from the Jaafarabad area of Khuzdar city. According to police sources, the girl had been abducted by the banned BLA. Her body was shifted to hospital, where initial findings reportedly indicated that she had suffered violence before her death. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the case.
The three cases, while separate and subject to ongoing investigations, have brought renewed attention to the vulnerability of women and young people in areas where militant groups attempt to exercise influence through coercion and intimidation.
In Laiba’s case, the government’s immediate response has focused on ensuring specialised medical treatment while allowing the legal process to determine what happened and who was responsible. The alleged involvement of the BLA remains a matter for investigators to establish.
The sequence of incidents also highlights a broader dimension of militant violence that extends beyond attacks on security personnel or infrastructure. Where allegations of forced recruitment, abduction or punishment for refusing militant demands arise, the impact reaches directly into families and communities.
The Balochistan government’s decision to arrange Laiba’s treatment in Karachi provides an immediate response to her medical needs, while the registration of the case creates a legal avenue for investigating the alleged attack.
As investigations into the Mastung and Khuzdar incidents continue, establishing the facts and holding those responsible accountable through due process will be critical. For families and communities affected by such incidents, protection from coercion and violence remains an essential part of restoring security and normal life in Balochistan.
