Ahead of general elections on February 8, Deputy Commissioner Quetta issued threat alert for the leaders of all political leaders and the candidates contesting elections in various constituencies of the city.
In a letter issued to the candidates on Sunday, DC Quetta urged all the leaders to avoid attending public gatherings and rallies due to terror threats. As the elections draw near, the law and order situation in Balochistan deteriorated, with a surge in terrorist incidents in many districts of the province.
More than two dozen attacks targeting Election Commission offices, election rallies, candidates, and their campaign offices have resulted in the deaths of eight individuals and injuries to 28 others.
