At least four killed in explosion near FC fort in Qila Abdullah

At least four people were killed and several others injured in an explosion near FC fort in Balochistan’s Qila Abdullah.

The explosion occurred near Jabbar Market, adjacent to the back wall of the FC fort, in the Balochistan’s district.

Deputy Commissioner Riaz Khan said that at least 20 persons were wounded in the explosion and shifted to different hospitals.

Detailing the incident, Khan said that several vehicles and shops were destroyed in the powerful blast as terrorists apparently wanted to target the wall of FC fort.

Armed men and FC soldiers also exchanged fire following the bomb blast.

According to the government official, some wounded persons were being shifted to Quetta due to lack of health facilities in the area.

At the time of the explosion, tribal leader Haji Faizullah Khan Ghabizai was also present at his office. The tribal leader, his security guard and a passerby were also among wounded persons.

Heavy contingents of law enforcement agencies cordoned off the whole area and commenced a search and clearance operation.