"We have received 10 bodies so far and 35 injured in Civil Hospital,” a hospital official told Reuters.
Two police employees were among those killed in the explosion. The blast occurred amid an ongoing religious demonstration near the club. According to reports, the powerful blast blew dozens of cars parked nearby into the air.
Blast in #Quetta #Balochistan near press club adalat road. pic.twitter.com/BpbfdcuPWu
— Khalid BALOCH (@KhalidMamsani) February 17, 2020
Police are investigating the cause of the blast, while the authorities still haven't confirmed whether the blast targeted the demonstrators.
Blast reported near Quetta Press Club. Casualties feared. #Quetta #Blast pic.twitter.com/d8AIhcyxsK
— Waqas Arain (@arainwaqas27) February 17, 2020
At the same time, Reuters reported, citing Pakistani officials that the blast was caused by a suicide attacker.
Big Breaking: Powerful blast reported from Quetta, Balochistan near press club. Many casualities reported, many nearby buildings destroyed.
— Frontalfire (@Frontalfire) February 17, 2020
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