CHAMAN: Bomb blast has been reported near Levies Headquarters inBalochistan targeting officials.
A blast near the Levies headquarters took place on Saturday, injuring eightpeople including two Levies officials.
The blast took place at Taj Road near the Levies headquarters, confirmedpolice.
Rescue teams were on their way to initiate relief efforts. Police said thata bomb disposal squad had been called to ascertain the nature and impact ofthe blast.
Police said that explosive material was planted in a motorcycle. The areawas cordoned off as police started to collect evidence.
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Balochistan government spokesperson Liaquat Shahwani condemned the bombblast. In a statement, Shahwani said that emergency has been imposed inChaman hospital to provide immediate relief to the injured.
He said that Chaman Tehsildar and a Levies Risaldar were targeted in theattack. Both of them, Shahwani said, suffered minor injuries.
