Over 25 killed in two blasts in Balochistan

More than 25 people were killed and around 50 injured in two bomb blasts in different parts of Balochistan on Wednesday.

Electoral offices of different candidates were targeted in the blasts.

The first blast took place in Pishin, in which 15 people were killed and over 30 others injured.

The blast occurred outside the office of independent candidate Asfand Yar Khan Kakar in Pishin’s Khanozai area. Kakar is contesting elections from NA-265 constituency and Balochistan Assembly constituencies — PB-47 and PB-48 in the February 8 elections.

The injured people have been shifted to Tehsil Hospital Khanozai, while the bodies have also been transferred.

 Following the blast, an emergency has been imposed across hospitals in Quetta.

The independent candidate was not present inside his office when the explosion took place in PP-47 in Pishin.

Moreover, another bomb blast occurred in Qilla Saifullah, in which 12 people were killed and more than 20 injured.

In this blast, the electoral office of JUI was targeted.

Meanwhile, Balochistan Caretaker Information Minister Jan Achakzai said the explosive material was planted in a motorcycle, according to preliminary information.

“Further investigation is underway,” he added.

The minister assured that peaceful elections will be held in Balochistan tomorrow.

“Tomorrow, the people of Balochistan will come out, they will destroy the ambitions of terrorists,” Achakzai said.

Speaking about the injured, the minister said they will be sent to other cities if they are unable to receive treatment in Quetta.

Achakzai said that the government will continue its responsibility despite the tragic incident.