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Quetta rocked by bomb blast; 11 killed, 40 injured
10 January, 2013
QUETTA: At least 11 people, including a child and two security personnel, were reported killed and 40 others injured in a blast that took place near Quetta's Bacha Khan chowk on Thursday, hospital sources said.
A congested market is located at the site of the incident and the explosion took place during peak hours.
According to reports, the target of the attack was an FC checkpost. Several vehicles including a vehicle of law enforcement agency, nearby shops and food stalls were badly damaged in the explosion.
Police and rescue teams had reached the site of the blast and security forces had cordoned off the area.
Bomb disposal squad collected the evidences from the site of the incident. It said timer device was used for the explosion which carried almost 20 to 25 kilograms of explosive material.
The bomb was planted under the car, the squad added.
There was no immediate claim of responsibility for Thursday's explosion but Quetta and Balochistan are frequently hit by bomb attacks.
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Quetta killings |
'Pakification continues with unlimited killing of innocent and helpless human beings'.
dv1936, - 10 January, 2013
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