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Attack on Police Headquarters in Ojocaliente, Zacatecas; six injured

An explosive attack left six civilians injured and caused the suspension of classes in Ojocaliente, Zacatecas.

Archive photo: Attack on Police Headquarters in Ojocaliente, Zacatecas; six injured
Archive photoPhoto: Luis Alvaz · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

In Ojocaliente, Zacatecas, an attack with an explosive device against the municipal police headquarters left six civilians injured. According to reports, the explosive was placed in a private vehicle, causing significant damage to several cars and the police headquarters itself.

The attack marks the third in less than a week in the southern part of the state, raising concerns in the community. In response to the situation, the mayor of Ojocaliente justified the preventive suspension of classes, arguing the need to safeguard the physical integrity and security of students.

As a result of the attack, the Security Cabinet has deployed an operation in the Ojinaga region, seeking to ensure the safety of the population and address the rising violence in Zacatecas.