Suspected militants kill judge, security guard in ambush in restive southwest Pakistan
Summary
Suspected militants attacked a vehicle carrying a district judge in southwestern Pakistan, killing the judge and his security guard. The attack happened in Mastung, Balochistan, an area with ongoing separatist violence.Key Facts
- The attack took place in Mastung district, Balochistan province, Pakistan.
- Judge Abdul Hakim Kakar and his security guard were killed in the ambush.
- The judge was traveling from Quetta to Mastung to hear court cases.
- No group has claimed responsibility for the attack yet.
- Suspicion falls on Baloch separatist insurgents, especially the banned Baloch Liberation Army.
- The Baloch Liberation Army is considered a terrorist group by the United States since 2019.
- Balochistan has a long history of separatist violence and Taliban attacks.
- The insurgent groups in the area often target security forces, government officials, and civilians.
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