Blast in Balochistan's Mastung injures 4 Pakistan police near Dasht
Synopsis
A roadside bomb in Balochistan's Mastung district injured four police personnel transporting prisoners — the latest strike in a province where militant attacks more than doubled in May 2025. PICSS data shows 128 attacks nationally last month, with Balochistan alone accounting for 71 of them and 52 of 54 kidnappings recorded across Pakistan.
Key Takeaways
A bomb exploded near a police vehicle in Dasht, Mastung district, Balochistan on 28 June , injuring four police personnel .
The IED was planted on Mian Ghandi Link Road near Pir Wali ; the vehicle was carrying prisoners from Dasht court to Mastung jail .
On 14 June , a suicide attack on a checkpost near the Punjab-KPK border killed two police and injured six others, also damaging nearby homes.
PICSS recorded 128 militant attacks in Pakistan in May 2025 — a 27% rise from April's 101 .
Balochistan logged 71 attacks in May, up 109% from April, and accounted for 52 of 54 kidnappings nationwide.
Security personnel fatalities rose 143% month-on-month, with six suicide attacks killing 34 security personnel in May.
Four Pakistan police personnel were injured on Saturday, 28 June after a bomb detonated near their vehicle in the Dasht area of Mastung district, Balochistan province, according to local media reports. The attack is the latest in a sustained wave of militant strikes targeting law enforcement across Pakistan's restive border provinces.
How the Attack Unfolded
According to police, unidentified assailants had planted an improvised explosive device along the Mian Ghandi Link Road near Pir Wali. The bomb detonated when a police vehicle — transporting prisoners from Dasht court to Mastung jail — passed through the location. The vehicle sustained damage in the explosion.
SHO Dasht, Akhtar Muhammad, confirmed that all four injured personnel received on-site medical treatment. Heavy contingents of security forces subsequently cordoned off the area and launched a search operation to identify the perpetrators.
Pattern of Escalating Attacks
The Mastung blast comes amid a documented rise in militant activity across Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK). On 14 June, a suicide bomber rammed an explosives-laden vehicle into a police checkpost in the Wahwa area near the Punjab-KPK border, killing two personnel and injuring six others. District Police Officer Muhammad Sadiq Baloch confirmed the deaths and noted that the checkpost structure was completely destroyed, with the blast also collapsing roofs and walls of nearby homes. More than a dozen local residents were injured in that attack.
Security Situation Deteriorating: PICSS Data
A monthly security assessment by the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS) found that the overall security situation in Pakistan deteriorated sharply in May 2025, driven by a surge in militant attacks in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan. The assessment recorded 128 militant attacks in May, up from 101 in April — a 27% rise.
According to the PICSS data, 71 people were killed in May, including 68 security personnel and six members of peace committees, while 147 people were injured. Civilian casualties rose 92% compared to April, and security personnel fatalities surged 143%. Pakistan recorded six suicide attacks in May alone, killing 34 security personnel and nine civilians.
Balochistan was the worst-affected province, logging 71 militant attacks in May against 34 in April — a 109% increase. The province also accounted for 52 of the 54 kidnappings recorded nationally during the month.
What Comes Next
Security forces remain deployed in Mastung as investigations continue. With Balochistan's militant attack frequency more than doubling month-on-month, analysts warn that the province's law enforcement infrastructure faces compounding pressure. The trajectory of violence through June suggests May's figures may not represent a ceiling.
Point of View
And the province now accounts for nearly all kidnappings recorded nationally. What is striking is the targeting logic: vehicles transporting prisoners, checkposts, administrative arteries — these are strikes designed to degrade the state's coercive capacity at its most basic level. Pakistan's security establishment has repeatedly announced operations in Balochistan, yet the PICSS numbers suggest those operations have not bent the trend. The question is no longer whether Balochistan is in crisis; it is whether Islamabad has a strategy beyond reactive deployments.
NationPress
28 Jun 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened in the Mastung blast on 28 June 2025?
A bomb planted by unidentified assailants exploded near a police vehicle on the Mian Ghandi Link Road in Dasht, Mastung district, Balochistan, injuring four police personnel. The vehicle was transporting prisoners from Dasht court to Mastung jail when the IED detonated.
Who confirmed the Mastung attack and what action was taken?
SHO Dasht, Akhtar Muhammad, confirmed the four injuries and said the personnel received on-site medical treatment. Security forces subsequently cordoned off the area and launched a search operation.
How serious is the militant threat in Balochistan?
According to the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS), Balochistan recorded 71 militant attacks in May 2025 — up 109% from 34 in April. The province also accounted for 52 of Pakistan's 54 kidnappings that month, making it the country's worst-affected region.
What was the June 14 attack near the Punjab-KPK border?
On 14 June, a suicide bomber drove an explosives-laden vehicle into a police checkpost in the Wahwa area near the Punjab-Khyber Pakhtunkhwa border, killing two personnel and injuring six others. The checkpost was completely destroyed, and more than a dozen local residents were also injured when nearby structures collapsed.
What do the broader Pakistan security statistics show for May 2025?
PICSS data shows 128 militant attacks in Pakistan in May 2025, a 27% rise from 101 in April. Security personnel fatalities surged 143% month-on-month, civilian deaths rose 92%, and six suicide attacks killed 34 security personnel and nine civilians.
