QUETTA: An improvised explosive device (IED) planted by unidentified individuals exploded near the Spizand Bridge in Mastung District on Friday morning, partially damaging the road but causing no casualties, police said.
According to police, the blast occurred at around 8am near the bridge. While the bridge remained intact, a section of the adjoining road sustained partial damage.
Police, bomb disposal personnel and other law enforcement agencies rushed to the scene shortly after the explosion. The area was cordoned off and a search operation was launched as investigators collected evidence to determine the nature of the blast and identify those responsible.
Officials said no vehicles or pedestrians were passing through the area at the time of the explosion, preventing any loss of life or injuries.
Following the incident, security forces increased patrols in the area and tightened surveillance in nearby localities.
Authorities said investigations were underway from multiple angles and vowed to bring those responsible for the attack to justice.
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