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2 killed, 36 injured in blast near passenger bus in Mastung
The explosives were connected to a time-device.
Local residents gather beside wreckage of a passenger bus destroyed by a bomb near Dringarh town in Mastung district, about 40 kilometres south of Quetta on June 11, 2012. PHOTO: AFP
MASTUNG: Two people were killed and at least 36 people sustained injuries when a bomb went off near a passenger bus in the Dringarh area of Mastung on Monday, hospital sources confirmed. The bus was en route to Taftan in Chagai district, bordering Iran.
A Levies official said that an explosive-laden motorcycle exploded when the bus drove past it, completely destroying the vehicle. The official added that the number of casualties may rise.
It was reported that the bus was carrying around 60 people.
The explosives were connected to a time-device.
One body was shifted to Provincial Sandeman Hospital in Quetta while the other was brought to Civil Hospital in Mastung.
Thirteen injured were shifted to hospitals in Mastung, while 23 people who sustained serious injuries were moved to Bolan Medical Complex Teaching Hospital in Quetta.
It could not be ascertained who was targeted in the attack.
Security forces cordoned off the area in order to initiate investigations.
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Sectarian Attack again probably
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ET. This must be a joke ? “It could not be ascertained who was targeted in the attack.”.
After what happened in Mstung where 29 Hazara shias where taken off the bus and shot on the same route to Taftan.
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All such cowardice acts shall make our resolution and courage steel tough to build a strong prosperous and greater Pakistan, from glaciers of Siachin, enchanting valleys of Jammu and Kashmir to the golden deserts of Gawadar, Long live Pakistan, one day shall become a world military and economic power, Inshallah. Yahood and Hanood conspiracies to harm our country shall vaporize.
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Pakistan has been under attack by these terrorists and we see this on a daily basis when they target innocent people to create mayhem and destruction. Our condolences are with the families of the dead and injured, and the people of Pakistan. Conspiracy theorists never miss the slightest chance to spread disinformation and blame others for these attacks. On the contrary, we see the terrorists claiming responsibility for their heinous crimes through their spokesperson or through videos released to the press and the public. How long will we act like ostriches? It is time to take our heads out of the sand and look around. We will see that these terrorists are hurting Pakistan and its people with their daily attacks. Unless we honestly identify our enemies and get together with our friends, we will not be able to stop these lawless people who are all bent on destroying Pakistan. It is time to take stock of the situation and get together with friends to fight back against these terrorists so peace returns to the region, and people can again look forward to prosperity.
Capt. Joseph Kreidel
DET-United States Central Command
http://www.centcom.mil/ur
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