01 Nov 2024 | 05:19 AM UTC
Pakistan: Explosion reported near Civil Hospital Chowk in Mastung, Balochistan Province, the morning of Nov. 1
Explosion occurred near Civil Hospital Chowk in Mastung, Balochistan Province, Pakistan, the morning of Nov. 1. Casualties reported.
Officials are responding to an explosion near Civil Hospital Chowk in Mastung, Balochistan Province, the morning of Nov. 1. Initial reports indicate that the blast occurred near a police vehicle and a school van. The incident has killed at least four people and wounded 15 others. No group has yet claimed responsibility for the blast.
Heightened security and associated localized transport disruptions are likely over the coming hours. Temporary and localized internet curbs and search operations are possible. Further isolated security incidents, including small-scale explosions, may occur.
The incident site is approximately 35 km (22 miles) south-southwest of Quetta.
Avoid the impacted area until officials issue the all-clear. Allow additional travel time near the incident site. Heed all official transport and security advisories.
Heightened security challenges persist in the restive Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces. Groups like the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) regularly target security entities in these areas, resulting in casualties.
