Quetta grenade attack leaves three injured

Police sources say unidentified miscreants hurled a hand grenade at a shop


Our Correspondent August 10, 2023
The force of the blast resulted in injuries to three bystanders, who were swiftly transported to the Civil Hospital Quetta for urgent medical attention. PHOTO: EXPRESS

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QUETTA:

A blast on Quetta’s Moti Ram Road on Thursday evening resulted in at least three individuals sustaining injuries. A blast on Quetta’s Moti Ram Road on Thursday evening resulted in at least three individuals sustaining injuries. According to police sources, unidentified assailants threw a hand grenade at a shop, triggering a powerful explosion.

The incident caused panic among local residents and the sound of the blast reverberated for miles. The injured were promptly transported to Quetta’s civil hospital for urgent medical attention. Balochistan Chief Minister, Mir Abdul Quddus Bizenjo, expressed strong displeasure concerning the escalating wave of terrorism in several areas, including Quetta.

He denounced the efforts of anti-national elements aiming to spread fear and chaos, especially leading up to Independence Day. Bizenjo highlighted the disturbing trend of heightened terrorism during the month of August in recent years, underscoring the need for robust security measures to counter the threat.

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