Three people including two children and a woman were killed while 13 others, including five policemen, were injured in a powerful bomb explosion near Pishin Police Lines on Saturday, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.

According to the police, the bomb was aimed at the patrolling cops in which passersby were also caught.

According to spokesman of Balochistan government Shahid Rind, the injured have been shifted to District Headquarters Hospital in Pishin.

Two children died on the spot while a woman, identified as 25-year-old Fatima, succumbed to her injuries during treatment at a hospital.

Police said that a motorcycle and a car were also destroyed in the blast, while the dead and the injured had been shifted to a hospital.

According to the investigators, the target of the blast was appeared to be a police patrol car.

PM strongly condemns blast

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has strongly condemned the blast near Police Lines in Pishin district of Balochistan province. In a message, the prime minister expressed deep grief and sorrow over the loss of young children’s lives in the blast and sympathized with the bereaved family members of the martyred children.

Praying for swift recovery of the police personnel who sustained injuries in the blast, the prime minister directed the relevant authorities to ensure provision of the best possible medical care to them.

He also directed the authorities to identify and bring the perpetrators to justice, ensuring they receive exemplary punishment. He said the coward terrorists were not worthy of being called humans, for targeting innocent children.

The prime minister reaffirmed his commitment to continuing the fight against terrorism until uprooting of the menace.

Mohsin Naqvi denounces blast

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has also strongly condemned the blast near Police Lines in Pishin and expressed sorrow over the incident in which two children lost their lives. He also extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families.

Mohsin Naqvi prayed for the swift recovery of the injured police personnel and other individuals. He said that those who target innocent children do not deserve to be called humans.

He reiterated the resolve that this war against terrorists and their facilitators will continue until their elimination. He added that it is a war for the survival of Pakistan and to provide a peaceful and secure Pakistan to future generations.

He further emphasized that the nation and security forces stand shoulder to shoulder in this war. 

Reporter: Essa Tarin