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August 07, 2012

Four personnel of Balochistan Constabulary killed in blast

Explosive device targeted Balochistan Constabulary trucks. PHOTO: FILE
TURBAT: At least four members of the Balochistan Constabulary were killed and up to eight others sustained injuries when a remote controlled explosive targeted their convoy in Saami area of Shapuk in Kech District, Turbat on Tuesday evening, Express News reported.
According to the report, two trucks of Balochistan Constabulary carrying personnel was on its way from Quetta to Turbat when they were hit by remote controlled blast.
A large number of law enforcement agencies personnel, including Frontier Corps, Police and local administration rushed to the spot soon after the incident and started rescue and relief operation.
The injured were shifted to the Divisional Headquarters Hospital in Turbat for treatment.
The whole area remained under complete cordon and law enforcing agencies, mainly police and Levies, launched a manhunt for the culprits responsible for planting the roadside explosive device.
No group has so far claimed the responsibility of the attack on the BC.