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One killed, several injured in blast in Pakistan's Quetta city

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Press Trust of India Karachi

At least one person was killed and several others were injured on Tuesday after an explosion in Pakistan's southwestern Quetta city, according to a media report.

The blast occurred near a vehicle of the security forces close to Liaquat Bazar, according to Express Tribune.

The nature of the blast is yet to be determined.

Police have cordoned off the area for a search operation.

Meanwhile, an emergency has been declared at the city's Civil Hospital where the injured have been taken.

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First Published: Jan 07 2020 | 6:15 PM IST

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