At least five law enforcers killed in a suicide attack in Quetta

Five policemen were martyred and seven others injured in a suicide attack on a police van on airport road in Quetta on Tuesday.

According to ISPR, two suicide bombers were killed by forces in two other separate attacks when they were trying to target FC check post at Mian Ghundi near western bypass in the city, the Radio Pakistan reported.

No casualty of FC personnel has been reported. No group has claimed the responsibility for the attack. 

The law enforcers cordoned off the area and started the investigation. A senior police official said that the explosion was so powerful as due to its impact, the police vehicle overturned.

Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has directed law enforcing agencies to investigate and bring the perpetrators of Quetta attack to justice.

Strongly condemning the attack resulting in loss of precious lives and injuries to many, he expressed his deep sympathies with the bereaved families.

The Prime Minister directed inspector General Balochistan and intelligence agencies to investigate and identify the culprits involved and to bring them to account.