At least two people were killed and several others injured in an explosion near the Frontier Corps (FC) fort in Balochistan’s Qila Abdullah district on Sunday, according to media reports. The blast occurred near Jabbar Market, adjacent to the back wall of the FC fort.
According to Deputy Commissioner Riaz Khan, the explosion caused significant damage to several vehicles and nearby shops, and is believed to have targeted the fort’s perimeter wall.
In the immediate aftermath of the explosion, an exchange of fire reportedly broke out between armed assailants and FC personnel, further escalating tensions in the area.
DC Khan confirmed that several people sustained injuries and were transported to nearby hospitals. However, due to limited medical infrastructure in Qila Abdullah, some critically wounded individuals were shifted to Quetta for advanced treatment.
Among the injured were tribal leader Haji Faizullah Khan Ghabizai, his security guard, and a passerby who were near the blast site at the time of the explosion.
Following the incident, heavy contingents of law enforcement agencies cordoned off the area and launched a comprehensive search and clearance operation to locate potential suspects and ensure public safety.
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