Pakistan rocked by terrorist attack before Champions Trophy, 11 dead, 6 injured

Big bomb blast took place in Pakistan on Friday. 11 people have died in this, and six others are injured. According to local officials, the blast took place in south-western Pakistan. Coal miners were being transported in a vehicle. Then the vehicle was ambushed and blown up.

The Champion's Trophy is being held in Pakistan from 19 February. India has not sent its team due to security reasons. Now five days ago, a big terrorist attack took place in Pakistan on Friday.

11 people have lost their lives in this. While six others are injured. The condition of two is said to be critical. Officials say that the bomb blast was carried out through a remote-control device.

Let us tell you that the workers were brought by truck to a mine located in Harnai area of ​​Balochistan province. Pakistan's Balochistan province has been battling terrorism for decades.

Blast done with remote

A paramilitary officer informed that the coal miners' truck was targeted through a remote-control device. However, no group has claimed responsibility for the attack so far. Hazrat Wali Agha, the deputy commissioner of the area, said that 17 miners were in the truck at the time of the bomb blast. A doctor at the local hospital said that two of the injured are in critical condition.

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Terrorist attacks increased in Balochistan

Terrorist attacks have increased significantly in Balochistan in the last few years. This area is mineral rich. But the Baloch people are protesting against the growing influence of China and Pakistan. They say that China and Pakistan's occupation of our resources is illegal. This is the reason why China's projects and citizens are targeted in Balochistan.

Police started investigation of blast

Police said that the condition of many injured is critical. Officers have reached the spot. After taking control of the blast site, evidence is being collected. The workers killed and injured in the blast are residents of Puran village in Shangla.

Balochistan government spokesperson Shahid Rind said that an inquiry has been ordered into the blast in Shahrag. According to initial investigation, explosives were placed on the roadside. Rind expressed grief over the death of the workers and said that those injured in the blast are being treated at Shahrag Hospital.

Strict action will be taken against terror: CM

Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti condemned the incident. The CM directed to provide the best medical facilities to the injured workers. Bugti said that the terrorists who target innocent civilians do not deserve any kind of pardon. Strict action will continue against the elements harming the peace of Balochistan.