QUETTA: Four persons died and 12 others were injured in a blast that took place on the city’s Zarghun Road on Wednesday, said hospital sources.
Of the four who were killed in the attack, one is the hotel’s security guard while another is a police officer. Two assistant commissioners are said to be among the injured.
Among the total injured persons, two are said to be in a critical state while the rest are reportedly stable.
The blast occurred in the parking area of a hotel located near the Serena Chowk, said police. Several vehicles parked in the area caught fire after the blast.
Initial investigation has revealed the explosion was caused when explosive material, fitted inside a car was detonated, said police.
A fire brigade immediately arrived at the parking area to douse the flames. Firefighters were able to extinguish the fire and a cooling process is currently underway.
The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) officers arrived at the site to carry out relief activities.
