Blast near Bacha Khan Chowk in Quetta

QUETTA: One person was killed and 15 others injured when a blast ripped through Bacha Khan Chowk here on Sunday.

The blast took place near a shopping centre in the area.

According to police, it appears that the bomber was carrying the explosives to some other target but his mishandling caused them to explode at Bacha Khan chowk.

The injured, including three women and two children, were rushed to Civil Hospital. soon after the blast, FC personnel and police arrived at the scene and surrounded the area.

The nature of the blast is yet to be ascertained.

Chief Minister Balochistan Dr Abdul Malik Baloch has taken notice of the blast and called for a report.