Quetta, Pakistan – At least 10 people were killed and 32 others injured in a powerful bomb blast on Tuesday near the Frontier Constabulary (FC) headquarters in a busy area of Quetta, the capital of Balochistan province.
According to Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Mohammad Baloch, an explosive-laden vehicle was turning from Model Town towards Hali Road when the detonation occurred.
Balochistan Health Minister Bakht Mohammad Kakar confirmed that the injured were rushed to the Civil Hospital and Trauma Center. Emergency has been declared in all major hospitals, including Quetta Civil Hospital, Balochistan Medical College (BMC) Hospital, and the Trauma Center. All doctors, pharmacists, nurses, and paramedical staff have been instructed to remain on duty.
President Zardari, CM Bugti Condemn Attack, Blame TTP
President Asif Ali Zardari condemned the attack and held the banned militant group Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) responsible. Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti also termed the explosion a terrorist act.
In a statement, CM Bugti said:”Following the blast, security forces launched an operation and killed four militants. Such cowardly acts of terrorism cannot shake our resolve. We stand with the families of the martyrs and pray for the speedy recovery of the injured.”
This is the second bomb blast in Quetta this month. On September 2, a deadly explosion occurred during a rally organized by the Baloch National Party at Shahwani Stadium, commemorating the fourth death anniversary of former Balochistan Chief Minister Sardar Attaullah Mengal. That incident left 14 dead and over 30 injured. Reports indicated that a suicide attack was carried out in the stadium’s parking area following the rally.
