ISLAMABAD: Inspector General of Police (IGP) Islamabad Qazi Jamil-ur-Rehman has directed all police officials to ensure high alert security and enhance patrolling measures in the city following yesterday’s Quetta blast.
According to details, additional police personnel have been deployed at all entry and exit points of the federal capital and snap checking intensified. A police spokesperson said that no one would be allowed to block roads and highways.
The spokesperson in a statement has appealed to citizens to cooperate and support the police in ensuring law and order situation in the federal capital.
Four people were killed and 12 others were injured when a blast, which was heard for several kilometres in the city, took place at the parking of a hotel located at Serena Chowk.
DIG Azhar Ikram said that the explosive device was apparently fitted in a vehicle, according to initial investigations. He added that a police official was among the deceased.
According to the bomb disposal squad, between 80kg to 90kg of explosive material was used. The team added that ball bearings and C4 explosive material was used in the blast.
