Child killed, 12 injured in Chaman blast

CHAMAN: Balochistan came under a second terrorist attack on Friday in which a child was killed and 12 others injured in a blast in Chaman, ARY News reported.

Deputy Commissioner Chaman confirmed that a child was killed and 12 others sustained injuries in blast at Mall Road in the city.

Rescue officials said that the explosive device was planted in a motorcycle and added that a vehicle and six bikes caught fire after the explosion.

The deceased and the injured were being shifted to nearby hospitals, said the officials.

Earlier in the day, at least 20 people were killed and several others got injured in a blast at Quetta’s Hazarganji sabzi mandi.

DIG Quetta Abdul Razaq Cheema confirmed the casualties and added that eight of the victims were belonging to the Hazara community.

After being informed about the incident, the rescue workers reached the spot and moved bodies and injured to Bolan Medical Centre. Security forces have cordoned off the site of the blast and collected evidence.

This is a developing story. Details to follow.