One RRG officer martyred, four injured in Quetta blast

Dunya News

Chief Minister of Balochistan Nawab Sanaullah Zehri has condemned the attack and summoned report.

QUETTA (Dunya News) – At least one Rapid Response Group (RRG) officer was killed while four others sustained severe injuries in an attack on security personnel’s van near Quetta’s East Bypass, reported on Thursday.

According to police, a bomb placed on a road side exploded when as many as five RRG men on board a police mobile crossed animal market.

The blast claimed life of best RRG shooter Atta Mohammad and injured inspector Abdur Razzaq, constable Sabir Hussain, soldier Sana Ullah and Badul Waheed.

The victims were immediately taken to the Combined Military Hospital (CMH) for medical assistance.

Police mobile was completely destroyed in the mishap while the explosion was heard far and wide that created panic among the residents.

Senior Superintendent of Police Sariab (SSP), Zahoor Ahmed visited the site and stated that four kg of explosive material was used in the remote control blast.

SSP Zahoor vowed to eliminate the menace of terrorism from the region by failing the anti-peace intentions of terrorists.

On the other hand, Chief Minister of Balochistan Nawab Sanaullah Zehri has condemned the attack and ordered early investigation into the incident.

He has also directed the authorities to submit report as soon as possible.