Three FC men martyred, over 20 others injured in Mastung blast

Three personnel of the Frontier Corps were martyred on Sunday while over 20 others were said to be injured in a blast at an FC checkpost in Mastung, Balochistan.

According to the Counter-Terrorism Department Balochistan’s spokesperson, the blast was a “suicide attack” and was carried out near the Sona Khan checkpost.

The officer added that CTD personnel had reached the site of the incident and an investigation had been launched. The area has been cordoned off, the CTD official added.

According to security forces, the vehicle targeted in the incident was providing security to vegetable sellers belonging to the Hazara community.

Following the incident, security was enhanced in the area and the province, including at the entry and exit routes of the district.

Condemnations

Prime Minister Imran Khan condemned the suicide attack and condoled with the families of those who lost their lives in the incident.

“Condemn the TTP suicide attack on FC checkpost, Mastung road, Quetta. My condolences go to the families of the martyrs & prayers for the recovery of the injured,” the premier said on Twitter.

“Salute our security forces & their sacrifices to keep us safe by thwarting foreign-backed terrorists’ designs,” he added.