At least 5 killed, several injured in a powerful blast in Chaman

At least 5 people killed several injured in a powerful blast on Chaman’s Mall Road, Balochistan on Monday.

The powerful explosion shattered the window panes of several nearby shops and houses.

The injured, including women and children, were taken to civil hospital Chaman and a few are reported to be in a critical condition.

Reportedly, an additional contingent of police officials arrived at the Mall Road to conduct an investigation into the blast.

According to police inspector Muhammad Mohsin, unknown criminals had planted an improvised explosive device in a motorbike that was parked on the roadside.

 he explosion targetted a vehicle of the Anti-Narcotics Force, he further added.