Blast rattles customs intelligence office in Quetta, leaving one wounded

Quetta: At least one person suffered injuries after a blast struck the customs intelligence office located at Quetta’s Airport Road on Sunday, witnesses and police. 

Bomb disposal squad rushed to crime scene to determine the intensity of the blast.

A security guard posted at the office told police that three unidentified armed men had entered the office and held the staff hostage.

He further told that the suspects tied the hands of the staff and issued "grave threats to them".

The guard said the explosion took place as soon as the unidentified men left the office.

Accoridng to SSP Operations Abdul Haq Umarani said that the police had received reports of a fire at the customs office.

He said invetsigators were yet to find any evidence related to the blast.

“Investigation of the guards is underway. Further probe will be done after the fire is extinguished,” said the SSP.

On the other hand, rescue officials, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, said that a person was injured due to the blast. They added that the customs office also caught fire after the blast.

Police said no group has so far claimed responsibility for the attack.