Mastung blast: death toll reaches to 70

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Mastung, July 13 (TNS): Death toll reached to 70 in Mastung blast while 120 people wounded in deadly attack.

In new wave of terrorism, another election campaign targeted by terrorists as Balochistan Awami Party (BAP) leader Nawabzada Siraj Raisani was among 70 people killed while more than 120 sustain injuries in blast occurred in Balochistan’s Mastung district.

Terrorists targeted election rally of Balochistan Awami Party (BAP) leader Nawabzada Siraj Raisani.

Siraj Raisani succumbed to injuries while shifting to hospital.

Siraj Raisani, a younger brother of former Balochistan chief minister  Aslam Raisai, was all set to address a public rally when terrorists targeted gathering at Dareengarh area of Mastung.

Siraj Raisani leader of Balochistan Awami Party (BAP) was candidate  in upcoming general election from PB-35.

Deputy Commissioner Mastung confirmed that at least seven people were killed and 35 others wounded in blast.

Helicopters have been dispatched from Quetta to the area to airlift the injured to the provincial capital.

Earlier in the day, Akram Durani convey was targeted in KP’s Bannu district, four killed and 39 wounded in roadside planted explosion.