Times of Islamabad

Three Pakistani security officials martyred while three other injured: Report

Three Pakistani security officials martyred while three other injured: Report

QUETTA –Three Pakistani security officials martyred while three otherinjured in terrorist act in Quetta.

Three officials were martyred and four others injured in a blast near thevehicle of security forces at Western Bypass, Kuchlak on Friday. Theinjured have been shifted to hospital. The explosive material had beenfitted in a motorcycle.

Security forces have cordoned off the area. Further investigations areunderway.

On October 15, an official of security forces was martyred while fiveothers injured in a blast near Zarghoon Road. The blast occurred near avehicle of security forces. Emergency has been declared in Civil Hospital.

On September 5, 10 people, including station house officers (SHOs) ofKaharotabad and Airport, were injured in two blasts at Khaizi Chowk,Quetta. The injured have been shifted to trauma centre.

According to the Bomb Disposal Squad, 12kg explosive material was used inthe blast. Ball bearings were used in the blast. A heavy contingent ofpolice reached the spot and sealed the area.