QUETTA – At least five people were injured in a blast near Qambrani Road inBalochistan capital, provincial spokesperson Liaquat Shahwani confirmedMonday.

A senior police official while speaking with the media told that the blastoccurred with the help of an improvised explosive device (IED) mounted atthe side of the main road.

The injured include five persons including one security personnel. Rescueofficials rushed to the scene after receiving information about the blast.The injured were then moved to Civil Hospital Quetta for medical assistance.

Following the blast, the Balochistan government spokesperson also shared atweet on his official handle.