QUETTA: At least two civilians were killed and three paramilitary troops injured on Sunday in a remote-controlled blast in Panjgur town of Makran division of Balochistan.
Police said the blast was planted on a motorbike parked in Cheetkan Bazaar area near a vehicle of Frontier Corps paramilitary forces in a crowded area and was detonated through remote control.
Two people were killed and three FC soldiers travelling in the vehicle suffered injuries. Security personnel rushed to the area and cordoned it off. They shifted bodies and the injured to the district hospital. Police identified the deceased as Abdul Quyyam and Noorullah. A police officer said around 3kg of explosives were used in the blast.
Newly-elected Chief Minister of Balochistan Abdul Qudus Bazinjo termed the attack a “cowardly act” and said the culprits will be brought to justice. He said the purpose of the terrorist act was to fulfill the agenda of anti-national elements by creating unrest and instability.
He said the people of Balochistan stand with their security forces in the fight against terrorism and restoration of lasting peace in the province and protection of life and property of people would be the top priority of the government of Balochistan.
He further said the provincial government would formulate a comprehensive policy to eradicate terrorism in which all stakeholders would be taken into confidence.
