Blast in Quetta leaves four dead, 15 injured

Quetta: At least four people dead and others 15 injured on Thursday in a blast that took place on the city's Jinnah Road near Science College.

According to police, the blast took place at Jinnah Road located near Salim Complex and Science College. The police said that the blast occurred near a vehicle.

While, four people have died while 15 others sustained injuries after an explosion.

Following to the blast, security forces and rescue officials have reached the site of the explosion. The injured have been shifted to the city's Civil Hospital.

Police said that the nature of the explosion is still being investigated

The witnesses also said police that glass windows of buildings situated in the vicinity of the blast were shattered.

Chief Minister Balochistan Abdul Quddus Bizenjo has condemned the incident and has instructed the inspector-general of police to submit a report related to the blast.

At the same time, the provincial adviser to the chief minister on the interior has been directed to further improve the security situation of the city.

Adviser to Chief Minister on Interior Raza Langoo said that the blast occurred through a remote-controlled device, while a probe is being carried out. "Terrorists aim to target civilians," he said.