In a disturbing incident earlier today, an improvised explosive device (IED) detonated along the eastern bypass in Quetta.

The blast resulted in two individuals sustaining injuries, prompting a swift response from local law enforcement.

According to the Quetta Police Department, the explosion occurred during the busy hours of the day, catching commuters and bystanders off guard.

The targeted location on the eastern bypass has been a vital transportation route for the city, and the incident has raised concerns about the safety and security of public spaces.

Immediate after the blast, emergency services and law enforcement rushed to the scene to assess the situation and provide assistance.

The injured individuals were quickly evacuated to a nearby hospital for urgent medical treatment

Multiple blasts rock capital

Earlier on Thursday, four separate blasts occurred in Balochistan's provincial capital Quetta, Turbat, and Dera Allah Yar city of Jaffarabad district, injuring four people who have been shifted to hospitals for medical treatment.

One person was killed while four people sustained injuries in the wake of the blasts. The deceased was identified as 79-year-old Abdul Khaliq.

The security situation continues to pose a challenging situation as the province is heading towards general elections on National Assembly and provincial assembly seats.

In Quetta, an explosive material blasted near a police checkpost while one person was injured in the Turbat blast that occurred at Ghulam Nabi Chowk wherein the police team identified the nature of the blast.