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Two children killed, 3 including a Chinese wounded in 'suicide attack' near Gwadar expressway

Gwadar: At least two children were killed and three others including a Chinese national wounded in a suicide attack in Balochistan's Gwadar district on Friday, GNN reported.

GNN Web Desk
Published 3 years ago on Aug 20th 2021, 9:43 pm
By Web Desk
Two children killed, 3 including a Chinese wounded in 'suicide attack' near Gwadar expressway

The blast took place near a vehicle in Baloch Ward near Gwadar's Eastbay Expressway. According to the Balochistan government's spokesman, two children playing nearby had died in the explosion, while one Chinese national suffered minor injuries. 

The injured were shifted to the GDA Hospital in Gwadar.

The area was cordoned off by the security officials including from the Pakistan Army and Frontier Corps.

"Strongly condemn suicide attack on Chinese nationals Vehicle in #Gwadar. 2 children died who were playing nearby & one Chinese sustained minor injuries. 3 persons injured including driver Police & CTD teams are on the crime scene. Investiga launched. Innocent Children,Afsos."

The Balochistan government's spokesman, Liaqat Shahwani confirmed the suicide blast in a tweet, saying terrorists targeted Chinese officials.

He said police and CTD teams are gathering necessary evidence from the crime scene.