Blast and firing in Civil Hospital, Quetta claims the life of 10 people while many remain injured. The blast occurred in the emergency department of Civil Hospital, Quetta.
The incident took place soon after the lawyers arrived at Civil Hospital to grief on the death of their colleague, Bilal Anwar Kasi.
Earlier in the morning, former President of Balochistan Bar Association was shot dead in Quetta. His body was brought to Civil Hospital where after the arrival of his body, the blast took place.
Several lawyers have also reported to be injured in the incident.
Update: As per the latest reports, the death toll is now 53.
53 dead as blast hits Quetta Civil Hospital after lawyer's killing:
QUETTA: At least 53 people were killed in a suicide …
— sohaibkhan (@sohaibkhan) August 8, 2016
53 people are killed in quetta blast,Yet another nefarious activity by RAW in Baluchistan. #RAWDoesQuettaMassacre pic.twitter.com/LHfxlbJ5RX
— مومنہ (@m0minaSays) August 8, 2016
This is a developing story. Initial reports in the media can sometimes be inaccurate.
