On Wednesday, an explosion near a private hospital in Quetta injured at least five people, including three children. The blast occurred in a garbage dump on Zarghoun Road in Quetta.
Rescue services quickly reached the site, transferring the injured to nearby medical facilities. Police and security forces began their investigation immediately, gathering evidence at the scene. The Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) was called to clear the area and aid the investigation.
Balochistan has experienced militancy for years, but security forces have brought some stability recently. In 2023, 15,063 intelligence-based operations in Balochistan resulted in 109 terrorists being killed.