At least one person was killed in a hand grenade blast at Khuzdar market on Wednesday while five people, including one woman, were injured, reported Aaj News.

The blast took place near Azadi Chowk and the injured were shifted to a nearby hospital. Police and rescue officials reached the spot and an investigation into the blast got underway.

Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Abdul Quddus Bizenjo condemned the "bomb blast", according to a statement issued from his office, it was reported.

The chief minister expressed regret at the loss of life and said the elements subjecting innocent people to terrorism were not deserving of any leeway.