Security agencies foiled Balochistan ‘suicide attack’ on Independence Day: CM Bugti

Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti on Monday said security agencies had arrested an alleged “to-be suicide bomber” as they foiled a terrorist attack on Independence Day.

Addressing a press conference in Quetta alongside other top officials, the chief minister said: “On August 14, the suicide bombers had planned to target innocent citizens who were celebrating Independence Day.”

He commended the security agencies, the Balochistan Counter-Terrorism Department, and the police for saving the province from “huge destruction”.