Islamic State claims responsibility for the Balochistan attack?
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*Reuters* reported that the militant Islamic State (IS) group later claimed responsibility for the Mach attack in Balochistan, through its *Amaq* news agency via its Telegram communications channel.
Hazaras have been frequently targeted by Taliban and IS militants and other militant groups in both Pakistan and Afghanistan. The attacks in Afghanistan have been claimed by an affiliate of the IS.
According to Quetta Deputy Commissioner Murad Kaas, no case has been registered so far.
A heavy contingent of police, Frontier Corps, and district administration officials reached the site after the incident.