A powerful blast struck Quetta’s Sariab Road on Saturday, targeting a convoy of BNP-M chief Akhtar Mengal. Fortunately, he remained unhurt, but several BNP activists were wounded in the incident.

📍 Incident Details

The explosion occurred near Sariab Road, a known sensitive area of Quetta.
Akhtar Mengal’s convoy was passing through when the blast hit.
Initial reports suggest it may have been an improvised explosive device (IED).

🚑 Casualties

Multiple BNP workers sustained injuries and were shifted to nearby hospitals.
No fatalities have been confirmed so far.

👮 Security & Response

Police and Frontier Corps personnel cordoned off the area immediately after the attack.
Bomb Disposal Squad launched an investigation to determine the nature of the explosion.
Authorities have not ruled out the involvement of militant groups active in the province.

⚠️ Context

The incident comes amid heightened political activity in Balochistan, where BNP-M has been holding rallies and meetings. Akhtar Mengal has previously faced threats due to his political stance.