QUETTA: A bomb blast has hit the vehicle of the District Police Officer Chaman, SSP Sajid Khan Mohmand.
District Police Officer (DPO) Chaman Sajid Khan Mohmand was martyred and at least seven were injured in result of the roadside blast in Boghra Chowk of Chaman, Balochistan today. According to media reports, the firing started right after the blast.
The explosion occurred near DPO vehicle as a police convoy was passing through the area. The explosive material was hidden in parked motorcycle near the road.
The security forces have cordoned off the area as search operation is underway.
Emergency has been declared in the hospitals.
Interior Minister Chaudhary Nisar has condemned the blast and asked the authorities to present report of explosion.