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4 killed, 15 injured in mosque explosion in Balochistan

Explosion targets a mosque in Balochistan killing four people.

4 killed, 15 injured in mosque explosion in Balochistan

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Published : Aug 16, 2019, 4:56 PM IST

Updated : Aug 16, 2019, 7:31 PM IST

Kulchak:At least four people were killed and 15 were injured in a blast which took place near Quetta.

The explosion took place before the Friday prayers.

The explosion was carried out using an improvised explosive device (IED), which was planted inside the mosque.

The injured have been shifted to nearby hospitals for treatment, and an emergency has been declared at Civil Hospital Quetta, police said.

Police have cordoned off the area. A bomb disposal squad has been called in.

Further details are awaited.

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Last Updated : Aug 16, 2019, 7:31 PM IST

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