KHARAN: At least twelve people were injured in an explosion near Chief Chowk in Kharan district of Balochistan province.

According to police, the blast took place near Chief Chowk in Kharan, injuring 12 people who were shifted to Kharan Hospital for medical treatment.

According to security officials, 4 to 5 kilograms of explosives were used in the blast and were planted in a motorcycle. The blast also damaged a vehicle and nearby shops.

After the blast, security forces cordoned off the area and launched a search operation.

Meanwhile, Chief Minister Balochistan Mir Abdul Quddus Bizenjo strongly condemned the blast.

In a statement, he said the anti-state elements will not be allowed to succeed in their nefarious designs.

He directed to provide best medical treatment to those injured in the blast.

A day earlier, a bomb exploded in Lasbela district of Balochistan on Monday night, killing at least one and wounding two others.

A vehicle exploded near Shakir Hotel on the main RCD highway in Lasbela district of Balochistan.