Pakistan: Explosion in Khuzdar kills at least two people late April 7. Increased security likely over the coming days

Increased security is likely over the coming days in Khuzdar, Balochistan Province, after an explosion in the Umar Farooq Chowk area killed two people and wounded at least five others late April 7. According to authorities, an explosive device had been placed in a motorcycle and detonated in a busy area of the city. The number of casualties could rise over the coming hours. No militant group has claimed for the attack as yet.

Authorities will likely heighten security in the impacted area in the coming hours. The emergency response could lead to some localized ground travel delays.