Three Injured in Grenade Attack on Mobile Shop in Gwadar
GWADAR, PAKISTAN — WEB DESK: Three people were injured after unidentified attackers threw a hand grenade at a mobile phone shop in Gwadar’s Jannat Bazaar, prompting police and security forces to launch an investigation.
The attack took place on Tuesday night when unidentified individuals targeted the shop while people were inside.
The grenade exploded at the premises, injuring three people identified as Shaukat, his son Baqir and Zafar. The victims are residents of Kashmore district in Sindh.
The injured were immediately transported to a local hospital, where they received medical treatment. Further details about the severity of their injuries were not immediately available.
Police and security personnel reached the site following the explosion and cordoned off the area.
Investigators began collecting evidence from the scene while examining different possible motives behind the attack.
Security measures were also tightened in the surrounding area as authorities continued their investigation and efforts to identify those responsible.
No group or organisation had claimed responsibility for the grenade attack at the time of reporting.
The motive for targeting the mobile phone shop also remained unclear, and authorities had not announced the identity or affiliation of the attackers.
The incident comes amid continuing security concerns in parts of Balochistan. Gwadar and neighbouring districts have experienced security incidents targeting law-enforcement installations and other locations in recent weeks.
Authorities are expected to examine available evidence and other information from the area to determine how the attack was carried out and whether the assailants had any connection to an organised militant or criminal network.
The investigation remains ongoing, with further details expected as security agencies gather evidence and attempt to trace those responsible for the attack.
