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On 19 May 2023, a suicide bomber attacked the convoy of Sirajul Haq, the emir of Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) in Zhob district, Balochistan, Pakistan. The attack left Haq and five others injured, while also killing the attacker. Numerous people condemned the incident and demanded a thorough investigation.
Background
At the time of the attack, Jamaat-i-Islami leader Sirajul Haq was in the Zhob neighborhood to speak to a political gathering. Although the attack's motivation is still unknown, terrorism is thought to be the cause.[1]
The attack
An explosive device was set off by a suicide bomber who approached Sirajul Haq's convoy as it passed through Zhob. Six people were hurt and some of the convoy's vehicles were damaged as a result of the explosion. Haq himself, however, managed to flee unharmed.[2]
Authorities arrived at the scene of the attack right away to conduct a response and investigation. The injured were taken to the Civil Hospital in Zhob and treated there. According to reports, one of the injured people was in critical condition.[3]
The suicide bomber's body was discovered at the explosion site, proving that they were responsible for the attack. To gather information and ascertain the precise nature of the attack, investigative teams arrived at the scene.[4]
