ISLAMABAD: A total of 257 people were martyred in 501 terrorist incidents in Balochistan during the first six months of this year.
According to the report issued by the Balochistan Home Department, there was a 45 percent increase in terrorist incidents, while target killing of settlers increased by 100pc. The report states that during the first six months — January 1 to June 30 — 257 people, including 133 personnel, were martyred in 501 terrorist incidents in Balochistan, while 492 people, including 238 personnel, were injured.