11 dead, 40 injured in Quetta blast

QUETTA: Eleven people including two children lost their lives while another 40 people were injured when a bomb exploded on Prince Road near Science College chowk in Quetta.

The powerful explosion shattered windows of nearby buildings while fire erupted at the site of the explosion. Three vehicles were also damaged.

According to Police sources the bomb was planted in a cycle and the target was a Frontier Corps vehicle. The Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) adds that 5 kilograms or more explosive material was used in the bomb while a time-delay trigger was used for detonation.

Responsibility

The Ahrar-ul-Hind a splinter group that broke away from the TTP has claimed responsibility for the attack. Meanwhile the TTP has disassociated itself from the attack in Quetta & Peshawar with its spokesman Shahidullah Shahid stating that the TTP is adhering to the ceasefire.