QUETTA: Three people were injured in a bomb blast in Awaran town of Balochistan on Saturday, according to officials.
The explosive device was planted in a motorcycle parked in the bazaar area and detonated with a remote control. The apparent target of the blast was a police mobile which was passing through the area, according to the officials. However, it remained safe.
The three injured were pedestrians who were immediately shifted to the district hospital by police.
They were identified as Sakhi Dad, Rehmatullah and Abdul Rahim.
Officials said no group has claimed responsibility for the blast so far.
“We are investigating the attack, and a search operation has been launched to trace the attackers,” a police officer said.
Published in Dawn, August 11th, 2024
