QUETTA:
At least five people died and three others were injured in an explosion on Thursday near a taxi position in the area of the Chaman’s refugee field, near the Pak-Faghan border.
The explosion occurred in an occupied place near the border crossing, an area frequented by travelers and premises. Eye witnesses described the explosion as intense, saying that he reverberated through the city and its surroundings, spreading panic and fear among residents.
Emergency responders, including Levies Force, Frontier Corps (FC) and other security personnel, quickly arrived at the site and cordoned off the area. Ambulances of nearby government hospitals were sent to transport the deceased and injured to medical facilities.
Baluchistan Prime Minister Sarfraz Bugti ordered the law enforcement agencies to carry out comprehensive investigation and present a detailed report as soon as possible.
According to the Baluchistan Interior Department, the Blast site has been sealed, with specialized forensic teams that currently collect evidence. While the exact nature of the explosion is under investigation, police sources have indicated that the initial findings suggest that it was a suicidal bombing.
The Department of Origin has urged citizens to remain calm, avoid sharing information or non -verified rumors, and cooperating completely with the law enforcement agencies. In response to the incident, security has been tightened even more along the Pak-Faghan border.
PM condemns the explosion
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif firmly condemned the explosion in Chaman, promising that atrocious crime perpetrators will be taken before justice, according to a statement issued by the prime minister’s office.
Expressing a deep sadness and pain for the tragic loss of six precious lives in the incident, Shehbaz offered prayers for deceased souls. He also prayed for the rapid recovery of the injured and directed authorities to guarantee the provision of the best possible medical care for victims.
In addition, the prime minister ordered an exhaustive investigation to identify those responsible for the attack and requested a strict action to ensure that they receive exemplary punishment.
When addressing the ongoing disturbances in Baluchistan, he declared that those who spread the militancy in the province are enemies of their development and prosperity. He averaged that the nefarious objectives of these elements could never succeed.
