2023 Mastung bombing
On 29 September 2023, a suicide bombing occurred in the Mastung District of Balochistan, Pakistan during the Eid Milad-ul-Nabi procession, which commemorates the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad. The explosion took place near the Madina Mosque, causing at least 60 deaths and between 50 and 70 injuries. Among the deceased was Mastung's deputy superintendent of police, Nawaz Gashkori. This event is one of several attacks that have occurred in Balochistan over the past decade.
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2023 Mastung bombing (Balochistan, Pakistan) 2023 Mastung bombing (Pakistan) | |
| Location | Mastung District, Balochistan, Pakistan |
| Coordinates | 29°48′00″N 66°51′00″E |
| Date | 29 September 2023 |
| Target | Eid Milad-ul-Nabi procession |
Attack type | Suicide bombing |
| Deaths | 60 |
| Injured | 50–70 |
In the aftermath of the bombing, provincial authorities declared an emergency, dispatching rescue teams to the site. The incident was widely covered by social media, showing both the impact of the explosion and the immediate response. Various international and domestic leaders, including UN Secretary-General António Guterres, Pakistani Prime Minister Anwaar ul Haq Kakar, and President Arif Alvi, issued statements condemning the act.
As of September 2023, no group has officially claimed responsibility for the bombing. Some experts, based on the modus operandi, suspect the involvement of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL).