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Attack on DIG Office Loralai leaves two dead, 19 injured in Balochistan

The blast and shooting have been reported from Loralai area which is the Division Headquarter of Zhob Division in Balochistan's northeast.

By Web Desk
January 29, 2019

Loralai: Gunmen on Tuesday attacked DIG office in Loralai area of Balochistan, killing two policemen and injuring at  least 19 people.

According to Geo News, four gunmen entered the office of Deputy Inspector General of Police when interviews were being conducted for recruitment  . 

"Two attackers have been killed by forces ," Geo TV correspondent said.

Four people are said to be in critical condition. DIG Nisar Ahmed Khan and 15 others  police offers were  evacuated from the office as the attack unfolded.

According to reports,  an explosion was also heard amid firing.

Police and paramilitary reinforcements  have been called in after the incident in Loralai which  is the Division Headquarter of Zhob Division in Balochistan's northeast. 

The injured have been moved to a nearby hospital for treatment.

The operation against the terrorists is still on going, the TV reported.