Another day, another Quetta blast

Seven, including children, injured in attack on eatery

QUETTA:

Terror attacks and Quetta are occurring with alarming regularity and increased brutality as yet another grenade assault, that too on Independence Day, left seven people, including children, Unidentified assailants lobbed a grenade attack on a hotel near Quetta railway station on Wednesday, The attack, which targeted a busy area, sent shockwaves through the city, raising concerns about security.

The injured were rushed to the trauma centre of the Civil Hospital Quetta for medical treatment. Police reached the spot as an investigation into the incident got under way.

The injured were immediately provided with medical aid and transferred to the main Civil Hospital Quetta for further treatment. The condition of the victims is reported to be stable, but the attack has left the local community on edge.

Shortly after the first blast, a second explosion occurred near Joint Road, injuring a total of seven people. Authorities have yet to determine the motive behind these attacks, while investigations are ongoing to identify and apprehend those responsible.

Security forces have cordoned off the affected areas, and additional measures are being taken to prevent further incidents. The injured are receiving treatment, and the situation is being closely monitored by law enforcement agencies.

On Tuesday, a blast in the Liaquat Bazar area of Quetta has left one person dead and six injured on Tuesday. The explosion, which occurred in the bustling commercial hub, caused panic in the city as authorities rushed to the scene. Civil Hospital Quetta Spokesman Waseem Baig confirmed that one person was killed and six were injured in the attack.

Emergency responders swiftly transported the injured to the Trauma Centre at Civil Hospital Quetta, where they are currently receiving medical treatment. The condition of the injured individuals is not yet known.

Security forces have cordoned off the area and launched an investigation into the cause of the blast. The incident sparked concern among residents, and additional security measures are being implemented across the city. There has been no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack.