Suicide Attack on Sirajul Haq's Convoy in Zhob

ZHOB: A tragic suicide attack targeted Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Ameer Sirajul Haq's convoy during his rally in Zhob, Balochistan on Friday, May 19, 2023. 

The JI said on its official Twitter account that the attacker had been killed. The party also said that seven workers were injured, of which four were critical.

امیر جماعت اسلامی سراج الحق کے قافلے پر ژوب بلوچستان میں خود کش حملہ، حملہ آور مارا گیا۔
الحمدللہ سراج الحق محفوظ ہیں۔ جلسہ عام سے خطاب کے لیے ژوب میں موجود تھے

— Jamaat e Islami Pakistan (@JIPOfficial) May 19, 2023

The party Ameer, Sirajul Haq, arrived in Quetta earlier today and a massive crowd gathered to warmly welcome him as he made his way to Zhob. Stay tuned for more updates on this highly anticipated event.

Sirajul Haq would address the rally as per schedule, the JI added.

امیر جماعت اسلامی سراج الحق پر خودکش حملہ
آج ژوب میں جلسہ عام سے خطاب کے لیے موجود تھے
امیر جماعت کو قافلے کی صورت میں لے جایا جا رہا تھا، خودکش حملہ آور نے اس دوران دھماکہ کیا
سراج الحق اس حملے میں محفوظ رہے
جماعت اسلامی کے 7 کارکنان زخمی ہیں، 4 کی حالت نازک ہے
امیر جماعت…

— Jamaat e Islami Pakistan (@JIPOfficial) May 19, 2023

Meanwhile, JI spokesperson Qaiser Sharif said a few vehicles had also been damaged.

The party Ameer, Sirajul Haq, arrived in Quetta earlier today and a massive crowd gathered to warmly welcome him as he made his way to Zhob.

"The suicide attacker was also part of the crowd."

The attack is a reminder of the challenges that Pakistan faces from terrorism. It is important to remain vigilant and to work together to defeat terrorism.

The JI has condemned the attack and has called for an investigation. The party has also expressed its solidarity with the families of the victims and the injured.

Strongly condemning the suicide attack on @SirajOfficial during the public rally in Zhob, Baluchistan.
Siraj ul Haq will continue his efforts towards a prosperous and peaceful Pakistan #سراج_الحق_سلامت_رہو pic.twitter.com/EBhg9JL0P2

— Jamaat Islami Punjab (@PunjabJamaat) May 19, 2023

The attack is a setback for the JI, which is a major political party in Pakistan. The party is currently leading the opposition in the National Assembly.

The attack is also a reminder of the dangers that political leaders face in Pakistan. There have been a number of attacks on political leaders in recent years.

The attack is a tragedy and it is important to remember the victims and their families. It is also important to work together to defeat terrorism and to create a safe and secure Pakistan.