# Balochistan minister’s convoy attacked on Pakistan I-Day 2026-08-14T13:41:38+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 3 independent outlets Balochistan Home Minister Mir Ziaullah Langove escaped unhurt after armed attackers fired on his convoy in Mastung district on Friday, as Pakistan celebrated its Independence Day. Six people, including three police personnel, were injured by bullets, officials said. The attack occurred in Khad Kocha, where Langove was travelling from Quetta to Kalat. Balochistan government spokesperson Shahid Rind confirmed the minister was unhurt and the convoy returned to Quetta. Security forces sealed the area and launched a search operation. Friday’s incident is the fourth attack on travellers along the same highway since last month, highlighting persistent security challenges in Balochistan despite a major clean-up operation by security forces. Militant groups have repeatedly targeted security forces and civilians in the province. ## Coverage - timesnownews.com - timesofindia.indiatimes.com - news.abplive.com Tags: Balochistan, Mastung, Mir Ziaullah Langove, Pakistan Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/balochistan-home-minister-escapes-attack-six-security-personnel-hurt/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/balochistan-home-minister-escapes-attack-six-security-personnel-hurt/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.