Quetta, Oct 5 (TNS): At least 15 people were killed and30 others injured in a ‘suicide’ explosion in Balochistan’s Jhal Magsi district Thursday evening, officials say.
According to provincial home minister Sarfaraz Bugti, the explosion took place at gate of the Fatehpur shrine as Urs celebrations were underway.
“At least 15 people, including a police officer have been killed in the suicide blast,” Balochistan government spokesperson Anwarul Haq Kakar said.
Suspected suicide bomber blew himself up when stopped at main gate of the shrine by cop deployed there and saved hundreds lives.