Awaran IED blast kills one, injures seven including women, children

One person was killed and seven others including women and children were injured in an explosion at a shopping mall in the Awaran area of Balochistan.

According to the Awaran police station Chief Ali Akbar, the blast took place in a shopping mall located in Awaran Bazar due to an IED blast resulting in the death of one person.

Seven people including women and children were injured in the blast and were rushed to DHQ Hospital Awaran for medical treatment, the police official added.

Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Abdul Quddus Bizenjo condemned the blast and expressed regret.

CM Balochistan has said that the cowardly terrorists had terrorized innocent children and other civilians including women, the people of the province viewed the elements targeting innocent people with hatred. He said that the terrorists who created an atmosphere of terror were the enemies of the province.

Chief Minister also directed to make security measures more effective in Awaran and provide the best medical facilities to the injured.