Quetta was rocked by a powerful explosion on Tuesday followed by heavy firing near the Frontier Corps (FC) headquarters in the city’s eastern side, leaving at least six people dead and 19 injured, officials said.

The blast, which was heard across Model Town and adjoining areas, shattered windowpanes of nearby houses and commercial buildings, spreading panic in the sensitive locality. Soon after, gunfire echoed in the area, triggering fear among residents.

Rescue teams and security personnel rushed to the site as police cordoned off the area and launched a search operation. “An investigation is underway to ascertain the nature of the explosion,” a senior police officer said.

The injured and the deceased were shifted to Civil Hospital Quetta, where an emergency was declared. Similar alert

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