Tribal elders among 8 killed in Bolan IED blast

Convoy of Mir Gul Khan Marri and Bahwal Khan Marri was hit by a timed device


Mohammad Zafar October 29, 2015
File photo of an IED.

QUETTA: At least eight people, including two tribal elders were killed in an IED blast in Manwar area of Bolan district of Balochistan on Thursday.

According to Balochistan Levies, a convoy of Mir Gul Khan Marri and Bahwal Khan Marri was on way when a timed device exploded, killing eight people on the spot and destroying two vehicles.

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Sources said the banned Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) officials had called Marri to hold negotiations and surrender.

The BLA has also claimed responsibility for the attack.

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