Four officers killed in Quetta shooting

    At least four police officers were killed during an attack in Quetta yesterday, 13 July.

    It is believed one of the officers killed was a Superintendent of the Police.

    The incident took place at Jail Road when unidentified suspects opened fire at security officers.

    Local sources say a heavy contingent of police arrived at the scene and cordoned off the entire area. They immediately collected evidence and an investigation has been launched.

    On Monday, 10 July, a district police officer and his security guard were killed and sixteen others injured in a bomb blast in Balochistan’s Chaman district.

    It is believed a suicide bomber hit the police van and denotated an explosive.

    No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attack.

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