Blast in Quetta at Shara-e-Iqbal kills 7, injures 16

QUETTA: Seven people killed and at least 16 people were injured in a blast at Shara-e-Iqbal Road on Monday (February 17).

According to the details, Police confirmed that the blast damaged nearby vehicles and building. Police and security forces are now conducting an investigation of the incident.

Law enforcement agencies have cordoned off the area and the adjacent road was completely shut off for all kinds of traffic.

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Police sources say the blast occurred near police van in which several people were injured, while some of them were in critical condition.

Rescue sources say the injured have been shifted to the hospital for medical help.

According to hospital sources, one of the injured is reported to be in critical condition.

Emergency has been imposed at Quetta Civil Hospital and doctors and paramedical staff have been summoned.