Eagle squad men escape bomb attack in Quetta

Published September 23, 2021
This file photo shows members of Eagle Squad taking part in a passing out parade in Quetta. — AFP/File
This file photo shows members of Eagle Squad taking part in a passing out parade in Quetta. — AFP/File

QUETTA: A vehicle of Eagle Squad escaped a bomb attack in the Sariab Road area here on Wednesday evening.

Police said unknown people detonated an improvised explosive device near Musa Clooney when a vehicle of Eagle Squad was patrolling the area.

“Eagle Squad vehicle escaped the blast and the personnel sitting inside the vehicle remained safe,” a senior police officer said, adding that the vehicle was the target of the bomb blast. Security forces rushed to the area soon after the blast and started investigation.

Published in Dawn, September 23rd, 2021

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