Death toll rises to 11 in Quetta blast

At least 11 people were killed and several injured in a suicide attack near the office of Inspector General Police on Gulistan Road early Friday, according to security and hospital sources.

The Gulistan road, Shuhada Chowk vicinity where the blast took place was cordoned off immediately after the incident.

Reportedly, several people have been injured and 11 died including 4 police officers in the incident. Injured are immediately shifted to the Civil hospital where security has been increased.

Two cars have also been destroyed in the incident.

After the attack, law enforcement agencies have cordoned off the area. It is being reported that explosive material was planted in car. Important government offices are located in the area where the explosion took place.

Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan has strongly condemned the Quetta blast.

Expressing grief and sorrow over the loss of precious lives in the incident, he prayed for the early recovery of the injured.

Meanwhile, Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif and Chief Minister Balochistan Nawab Sanaullah Khan Zehri have strongly commended the bomb blast in Quetta.

The explosion occurred on Jummatul Wida, the day when Muslims offer last congregational Friday prayers in the holy month of Ramazan.