Two Connecting Bridges Destroyed in Late-Night Explosions on Quetta-Karachi National Highway in Mastung; No Casualties Reported
QUETTA: Piling up on the Quetta-Karachi National Highway and critical communication networks were badly affected by a pair of explosions in the Mastung district late into the night.
Local police authorities said the explosions happened overnight near the Balochistan Hotel in Zhali Khadkocha, and near the Zhali cemetery. Neither of those attacks has caused a loss of life, as of now, police said.
The Mastung Highway Explosions – A few highlights:
The first explosion destroyed a bridge near the Balochistan Hotel in Zhali Khadkocha and a bridge near the Zhali graveyard was targeted by the second explosion.
Timing and nature of blasts: Both attacks were late night, though the investigatory teams are still working to get forensic evidence on the nature, intensity and the explosive used in the attacks.
Strategic Value of the Route: Quetta-Karachi National Highway is the main and biggest trade and transport route connecting different districts and trade centres of Balochistan.