TURBAT: At least three people, including a policeman, were injured in a bomb blast that took place outside a football stadium here on Saturday, officials said.

A football match was being played at the stadium when the explosion took place.

According to officials, the injured included a sports officer and a policeman.

The football match was organised by Frontier Corps, South. All players taking part in the football match remained unhurt in the blast.

Confirming the incident to Dawn, Commissioner of Makran division Shabbir Ahmed Mengal said that an explosive device was fixed with a motorcycle parked in the parking area of the stadium. The explosive device was denoted by remote control. Many vehicles were damaged by the blast, he added.

Soon after receiving information about the incident, security personnel rushed to the area.

Police officials investigating the incident said that security personnel, who were deployed at the stadium to provide security, might be the target of the bomb attack.

The injured were identified as Adeeb Murad, district sports officer in Turbat, police constable Manzoor Ahmed and Abrar Ahmed.

One of the injured is said to be in serious condition.

Published in Dawn, July 31st, 2022