Staff Reporter:
QUETTA: Security forces thwarted three major terror attacks at the Central Jail Mach Bolan. Jan Achakzai, the Balochistan Caretaker Information Minister said five terrorists were also neutralized when security forces timely retaliated.
However, levies sources said a sub inspector of police identified as Sajid Solangi was also martyred in the attack. They said six shops and a private hotel were also severely damaged in the attack.
The outlawed Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) claimed the responsibility for the attack.
Eye witnesses say thick black smoke was also rising from the spot of the attack. However, Jan Achakzai said three major terrorists bid were foiled and now the situation was under control.
Residents of the area were confined to their homes in the aftermath of the terrorist attack. Huge security deployment after the attack, levies sources said.
Levies sources said several people were also injured in the attack. Videos shared on social media shows injured being rushed to nearby hospitals.
Waseem Baig, the Spokesman of the Civil Hospital said 13 injured of the Mach incident were brought to the Trauma Centre for medical treatment.
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