Suspected militants kill judge, security guard in ambush in restive southwest Pakistan
Suspected militants have ambushed a vehicle carrying a district judge in restive southwestern Pakistan, killing him and his security guard. The attack occurred in Mastung, a district in Balochistan province where separatist insurgents have stepped up attacks on security forces and civilians in recent months. No group immediately claimed responsibility for the attack, but suspicion is likely to fall on Baloch separatist insurgents.
- ▪A district judge and his security guard were killed in an ambush in Mastung, Balochistan province.
- ▪The attack is suspected to be the work of Baloch separatist insurgents, who have intensified attacks across the province in recent months.
- ▪The Baloch Liberation Army, a terrorist organization, has claimed responsibility for numerous attacks targeting security forces, government officials and civilians in recent years.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onSuspected militants kill judge, security guard in ambush in restive southwest PakistanOfficials say suspected militants have ambushed a vehicle carrying a district judge in restive southwestern Pakistan on Thursday, killing him and his security guardByThe Associated PressJuly 23, 2026, 9:38 AM1:12QUETTA, Pakistan -- Suspected militants ambushed a vehicle carrying a district judge in restive southwestern Pakistan on Thursday, killing him and his security guard before fleeing the scene, police and government officials said.The attack occurred in Mastung, a district in Balochistan province where…
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