LAJJA, Pakistan: A bomb blast rocked a polling station in Lajja town, Balochistan province during the ongoing general elections in Pakistan on Thursday.
The explosion resulted in the loss of two lives belonging to the provincial paramilitary force, Pakistan Levies, while nine other security personnel were injured.
As authorities grapple with the aftermath of the attack, investigations are underway to determine the nature of the explosive device and identify the perpetrators responsible for this heinous act. Meanwhile, security measures have been intensified around polling stations nationwide to prevent further incidents.
However, the tragic event has raised concerns about potential voter intimidation, casting a somber shadow over the democratic process in the country.
