Grenade attack wounds seven in Quetta

Published September 19, 2013
Security forces cordoned off the area after the attack - File Photo
Security forces cordoned off the area after the attack - File Photo

QUETTA: Seven people were wounded Thursday in a blast on Sariab Road in Quetta, the capital of Balochistan province.

According to television reports, unknown suspects threw hand grenades near the Balochistan Constabulary Lines area and managed to escape.

The injured, which included one security personnel and six pedestrians, were taken by rescue workers to the Civil Hospital where, according to the doctors, they were all said to be out of danger.

Security forces cordoned off the area after the attack and initiated investigation into the incident.

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