Two police officers were killed in an explosion in Quetta, the capital of Balochistan, on Monday night, according to sources. The blast took place near Mian Ghundi in the Sona Khan area on the night of October 19, and three other officers were injured.
Citing initial police reports, sources said the dead and injured personnel were taken to Civil Hospital Quetta, where the wounded received treatment. No further details on their condition have been given.
It is not yet known what kind of explosion it was or who was behind it. According to sources, authorities have not released further details, and there has been no reported claim of responsibility. The incident has not yet been independently verified.
The blast comes after several days of reported attacks on security forces and police in different parts of Balochistan. No official statement from the police or the provincial government on the blast has been made public so far.