Blast near railway track in Quetta, 20 injured
A powerful explosion occurred near a railway track in Quetta, the capital of Pakistan's Balochistan province, on Sunday. According to rescue sources, at least 20 people were injured in this tragic incident. The blast took place near the busy Chaman Phatak area of the city.
Upon receiving reports of the explosion, police, security forces, and rescue teams immediately reached the scene. Rescue workers shifted the injured to nearby hospitals for immediate medical assistance. According to hospital administration, the condition of some of the injured is said to be critical, while others sustained minor injuries.
Eyewitnesses stated that the explosion occurred while people were moving about the area. The intensity of the blast was so high that windows of nearby buildings were shattered, and panic spread among the people. Security forces have completely sealed off the area, and no unauthorized persons are being allowed to go there.
The Bomb Disposal Squad and other investigative teams are collecting evidence from the blast site to determine the nature of the explosive material. So far, no organization has claimed responsibility for the attack; however, the police have launched an investigation into the incident.
Authorities have further tightened security arrangements across the city following the blast. Railway officials stated that a decision regarding train movements will be made after inspecting the track. The local administration has appealed to citizens to remain peaceful and immediately report any suspicious activity to the police.