PPP MPA Ali Madad Jatak comes under grenade attack in Quetta
Pakistan
Attackers also opened fire, spreading panic among participants of rally
QUETTA (Dunya News) - A rally led by Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) MPA Ali Madad Jatak came under a grenade attack on Munir Ahmed Mengal Road in the provincial capital, leaving two people injured, police officials said.
According to officials, unidentified assailants hurled a hand grenade at the rally as it passed through the area. The explosion caused minor damage to a vehicle accompanying the procession. In addition to the grenade, the attackers also opened fire, spreading panic among participants.
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Rescue teams swiftly reached the site and shifted the injured to a nearby hospital. Fortunately, the PPP lawmaker remained unhurt in the incident.
Police have launched an investigation and cordoned off the area to trace the offenders.
