Pakistan’s Army Chief, General Asim Munir, visited Turbat on Tuesday following a suicide attack on a military convoy by the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) that reportedly killed at least 47 security personnel and injured dozens.
Prior to the visit, Turbat was subjected to stringent security measures, with many areas of the city being under what local sources called a total military lockdown.
The Frontier Corps (FC) and Pakistan Army reportedly sealed all routes from Taleemi Chowk to D-Baloch, blocking roads and encircling areas such as Overseas and Satellite Town.
Additional troop deployments in the nearby areas, such as Shahi Tump, Bahman, Dank, and Gogdan, were also reported by local sources.
Long lines of passenger vehicles formed on the D-Baloch route, causing extensive disruptions for the local population. Women, children, and the sick were reportedly stranded for hours due to heightened security checks.
Sources indicated that General Munir intended to inspect the attack site and meet wounded soldiers, though it remains unconfirmed whether these visits took place on Tuesday.
The BLA claimed that its Majeed Brigade — known for high-profile “Fidayee” missions — carried out the convoy attack on Saturday, saying one bus was “completely destroyed” and several other vehicles disabled.
Observers suggest that General Munir’s visit and the stringent security measures reflect the gravity of the Turbat attack and the ongoing challenges faced by Pakistani forces in the region.