Quetta, April 9 (NationPress) A drone strike executed by Pakistani forces in the Mastung district of Balochistan resulted in the death of one young man and left multiple women injured, as reported by local media on Thursday.

According to The Balochistan Post, the drone targeted a residence in the Kurdgap area of Mastung, leading to the fatal injury of Abdul Samad, while several women present in the house sustained injuries.

Abdul was urgently transported to Quetta for medical assistance but tragically succumbed to his injuries during the journey.

The injured women were also moved to Quetta for advanced medical treatment after initial care at a local facility.

Recent reports indicate that Baloch armed groups have been responsible for attacks resulting in the deaths of several personnel from Pakistani forces and Special Service Groups in the region, prompting a significant military operation currently in progress.

This incident is part of a troubling pattern, as civilian casualties from drone strikes conducted by Pakistani forces in Balochistan have been reported previously, raising ongoing concerns.

Various human rights organizations, including the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan, alongside Baloch political factions, have expressed deep concern regarding the civilian toll in these operations, urging the government to take immediate measures to avert further tragedies in Balochistan.

Last week, reports indicated that at least three members of a Baloch family, including a child, lost their lives due to mortar fire from Pakistani forces in Balochistan, as highlighted by leading human rights organizations.

The Baloch National Movement's Human Rights Department noted that this tragic event occurred on the evening of March 31 in the Bungul Bazar area of Awaran district.

It was reported that Pakistani security forces deployed heavy weaponry, including mortars, in close proximity to civilian areas following an attack by Baloch armed groups on a nearby military installation.

During this conflict, one mortar shell landed in a residential structure in Bungul Bazar, resulting in the immediate deaths of three family members.

The deceased were identified as 60-year-old Muhammad Umar, 57-year-old Faiza, and their daughter, Mahzaib Baloch, a fifth-grade student.

In a statement condemning this incident, the Baloch Voice for Justice (BVJ) remarked, "This tragedy underscores potential violations of international humanitarian law, particularly the principles of distinction and proportionality, which mandate all parties to safeguard civilians and civilian properties."