Blast in a garbage dump in Quetta

Published February 2, 2010

The City Police cordoned off the area after the incident, further investigation is underway. -File Photo
QUETTA Quetta city was rocked by a blast earlier this morning. The blast, however, caused no casualties, reports DawnNews.
           
According to City Police, the blast occured in a garbage dump on Art School road near Islamia Girls College. It, however, caused no casualty or damage to property.

Police rushed to the site soon after the incident and cordoned off the area. Further investigation is underway. 

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