Wed Sep 03 05:53:44 UTC 2025: **Summary:**

A suicide bomber targeted supporters of a nationalist party leaving a rally in Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan, on September 2, 2025, killing at least 13 and wounding 30. The rally commemorated the death anniversary of Sardar Ataullah Mengal, a prominent nationalist leader. While Balochistan National Party leader Akhtar Mengal was unharmed, many of his supporters were casualties. No group has claimed responsibility, but Pakistani officials, including the Interior Minister, are accusing India of supporting the attackers and Baloch separatists, allegations denied by New Delhi. Balochistan has been facing a long-standing insurgency by groups demanding independence, who often target security forces.

**News Article:**

**Suicide Bombing Kills 13, Injures Dozens in Quetta, Pakistan**

**QUETTA, Pakistan – September 3, 2025** – A suicide bomber detonated explosives near a stadium in Quetta, Balochistan, on Tuesday night, claiming the lives of at least 13 people and injuring 30 others. The attack occurred as supporters of a nationalist party were departing from a rally commemorating the death anniversary of Sardar Ataullah Mengal, a veteran nationalist leader.

The blast took place near a graveyard on the outskirts of Quetta, according to local police chief Majeed Qaisrani. Waseem Baig, a government hospital spokesman, confirmed the casualties, stating that the hospital received 13 bodies and dozens of wounded, some critically.

Akhtar Mengal, leader of the Balochistan National Party and a vocal critic of the government, was unharmed in the attack. However, many of his supporters were among the casualties.

Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti condemned the bombing, calling it a “cowardly act.” A high-level probe has been ordered to investigate the incident and bring the perpetrators to justice.

The Pakistani government, through Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, has accused India of backing the attackers and Baloch separatists. “India-backed terrorists and their facilitators” are trying to destabilize the country by targeting civilians”, Naqvi stated, offering no specific evidence. New Delhi has repeatedly denied these allegations.

Balochistan has been grappling with a low-level insurgency for years, with separatist groups like the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) demanding independence. These groups have primarily targeted security forces and workers from other provinces. Despite government claims of having subdued the insurgency, violence continues to plague the region.

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