The suicide bomber detonated his explosive vest when the rally organised by Shia students reached Meezan Chowk. People started running in helter-skelter in wake of the blast. Officials at hospitals also said that they had received about 170 injured people. Several men cowered in fear and tried to hide behind cars and motorcycles.
Armed youths started firing after the blast. Many persons sustained bullet injuries, officials said.
The procession was organised by the Imamia Students’ Organisation to mark al-Quds Day and express solidarity with the people of Palestine.
No group claimed responsibility for the suicide attack.
Balochistan police chief Malik Iqbal confirmed the attack was carried out by a suicide bomber.
Witnesses said the powerful blast was heard from several kilometres away. They said they had seen blood and body parts at the site of the explosion.
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