9 martyred ,13 injured in attack on Balochistan Constabulary
Bolan, Balochistan (6 AM Report):At least nine personnel of the law enforcement agencies were martyred and 13 were injured in an attack on Balochistan Constabulary in Bolan area here, said a police spokesman here on Monday.
“The blast occurred on the Kambri bridge, an area bordering with the Sibi and Kachhi districts,” Senior Superintendent Police Kachi Mohammad Notezai said while confirming the incident.
“Preliminary evidence suggested that the explosion was a suicide attack, the police officer said adding that the exact nature of the attack was yet to be ascertained after a complete investigation into the blast.
Soon after the explosion, the district administration reached the spot and shifted the victims to the nearby hospital.
Personnel of law enforcement agencies cordoned off the area and launched a search operation for the arrest of the culprits.
Chief Minister Balochistan Abdul Quddus Bizenjo expressed his grief and sorrow over the loss of police personnel in the incident.
“Those who are creating law and order will be brought to justice, he said.
“All such conspiracies against peace in the province will be made unsuccessful with the public’s support,” he added.
The Chief Minister also conveyed his sympathies to the families of the martyred.
President, PM vow to eradicate terrorism
ISLAMABAD APP Add :President Dr Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday expressed their resolve to free the country from the menace of terrorism.
In their separate statements, both strongly condemned the suicide attack on the personnel of the Balochistan Constabulary in Sibbi that led to their martyrdom.
President Alvi said terrorists would not be successful in carrying out their nefarious agenda.
PM Sharif said terrorism in Balochistan was part of the nefarious designs to create instability in the country.
The president and the prime minister paid tribute to the valour of the country’s martyred troops.
They prayed to Allah Almighty to grant elevated ranks to the souls of martyrs in heaven and to grant patience to their families.
