QUETTTA – Pakistan’s security forces foiled a terror bid by shooting asuicide bomber before he could target an Imam Bargah in the capital city ofsouthwestern Balochistan province.
The terror incident took place on Mecangi Road of Quetta. Security forceshave cordoned off the area. Police said the suicide attacker was trying toenter the Imam Bargah. A guard was also injured by the firing of theterrorist.
DIG Police Abdul Razzaq Cheema told local media that the attacker, who wasclad in a burqa, tried to enter the Imam Bargah at Maghrib prayer but wasstopped at the door.
The terrorist threw a hand grenade on police after which police opened fireat him, killing him on the spot.
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The potential bomber was wrapped with explosives, which failed to detonate.
Police have assured the public of foolproof security during Friday prayers.
