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New Delhi, Oct 18: A powerful bomb blast ripped through a bus carrying policemen killing seven people and injuring several others in Quetta, capital of Pakistan’s Balochistan province today.
According to reports, a roadside bomb exploded just as a police vehicle carrying 35 police personnel was passing from Sariab Mill area on the Quetta-Sibbi Road.
Television channels showed images of mangled remains of the vehicle which was attacked while emergency crew cordon off the attack site.
Balochistan Home Minister Sarfaraz Bugti told the media that fight against terrorism will continue despite the attack. (Also Read: Over 100 killed in blast at Sufi shrine in Pakistan, ISIS claims responsibility)
“The war against terrorism is not over. Balochistan is on the forefront of this fight and we will not stop until there is not a single terrorist left in the area,” Bugti said.
A forensic team from Lahore is expected to reach Quetta soon to determine the nature of the blast, he said.
Baloshistan has witnessed several blasts and targeted killings in the past few months.
At least 40 people were killed in twin blasts in Quetta and northwestern town of Parachinar in June.
Quetta, which is about 100 km (60 miles) east of the border with Afghanistan, is a natural resource rich region and has been affected by violence since long. The region is considered to be den of Taliban and other terror organisations.
