GULISTAN: At least four people were killed and 20 injured in an explosion in the Gulistan area of Balocistan, here on Sunday.
As per the private news channel report, at least eight people were wounded in the explosion.
The wounded people were shifted to Quetta for treatment.
Security forces have cordoned off the blast scene and are collecting forensic evidence.
Deputy Commissioner Riaz Khan said that at least 20 persons were wounded in the explosion and shifted to different hospitals.
Detailing the incident, Khan said that several vehicles and shops were destroyed in the powerful blast as terrorists apparently wanted to target the wall of FC fort.
Armed men and FC soldiers also exchanged fire following the bomb blast.
According to the government official, some wounded persons were being shifted to Quetta due to lack of health facilities in the area.
At the time of the explosion, tribal leader Haji Faizullah Khan Ghabizai was also present at his office. The tribal leader, his security guard and a passerby were also among wounded persons.
Heavy contingents of law enforcement agencies cordoned off the whole area and commenced a search and clearance operation.
