Manguchar (Qalat) – Reports from Balochistan indicate that unidentified armed militants launched an attack today and took control of Manguchar city in Qalat district. According to local sources, the attackers set fire to the NADRA office, a bank, and a courthouse after seizing them.
Reports also confirm that the militants have captured government weapons and vehicles.
News sources from the area say that due to serious security threats, local authorities have shut down the Quetta–Karachi highway for all traffic. The incident has sparked fears of a major conflict among local residents, and commercial activity has come to a standstill.
So far, the government of Balochistan has not issued an official response to the incident. Detailed information about the situation is still unavailable.
