Nine policemen martyred, several injured in a suicide blast in Bolan area of the Balochistan

QUETTA, March 6 (SABAH): Nine policemen were martyred and 13 others injured in a suicide blast near a vehicle carrying security officials in Bolan area of the southwestern Balochistan province on Monday.

Police said the vehicle of the Balochistan Constabulary was targeted near Kinbarri bridge, adding that the injured officials were being shifted to hospital for treatment. Security forces have surrounded the area to collect evidence from the site.

Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Abdul Quddus Bizenjo, former president Asif Ali Zardari and others have expressed also condemned the attack, saying all anti-Pakistan conspiracies would be confronted with public support. Zardari termed the terrorists attacks as unforgivable acts, saying the perpetrators could not evade punishment.

Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives in the attack. He sought report from the authorities concerned. He said the whole nation stood with the security forces in fight against terrorism. Expressing condolence with the families of the martyred officials, he prayed for speedy recovery of those injured in the attack.