A deadly IED blast in Kalat claimed the lives of at least four people on Wednesday. The explosion took place in the rural Amiri area of Kalat district. Among the deceased were two women and a child, according to Levies officials.
The tragic incident happened in the Kapoto area. An improvised explosive device had been planted beside the road. It detonated as a vehicle drove past. The intensity of the IED blast in Kalat was so severe that the vehicle was completely destroyed.
Five others were seriously injured in the explosion. Emergency teams and Levies personnel reached the site immediately. The injured were rushed to District Headquarters Hospital in Kalat. After initial treatment, all five were shifted to Quetta for advanced medical care.
Officials described the explosion as a targeted roadside attack. The victims were civilians traveling through the area. The motive behind the IED blast in Kalat remains unclear. So far, no group has taken responsibility for the assault.
Security forces have launched a search operation in the region. The IED blast in Kalat has raised fresh concerns about the security situation in Balochistan. Local authorities have condemned the attack. They vowed to bring those responsible to justice.
The IED blast in Kalat is a stark reminder of the dangers faced by civilians in conflict-prone areas. The government has called for stricter vigilance and better protection for travelers in remote districts.
