In Brief
Severe explosion in Quetta, Pakistan
10 dead, 32 injured
Shooting started after the explosion
( Pakistan Blast ) A major explosion occurred in the city of Quetta in Pakistan's Balochistan province, resulting in the death of at least 10 people and injuring 32 others. The explosion took place near the Frontier Corps headquarters in East Quetta. Immediately after the explosion, gunfire started, creating an atmosphere of fear in the area. The sound of the explosion was so loud that windows of houses and buildings in the surrounding areas, including Model Town, shattered.
Rescue operations were immediately initiated after the explosion. The injured were moved to nearby hospitals, and a medical emergency has been declared at Civil Hospital Quetta, BMC Hospital, and the Trauma Center. Leaves of doctors, nurses, and all medical staff have been canceled, and everyone has been ordered to report to duty immediately.
After this incident, security forces have cordoned off the area and a combing operation has been initiated. Huge plumes of smoke are seen rising from the scene, and the cause of the explosion is not yet clear. Police have stated that the intensity of the explosion was very high and it has been captured on the area's CCTV.
Quetta is the capital of Pakistan's Balochistan province, where terrorist organizations are frequently reported to be active. Currently, police and rescue teams are investigating the scene.