Suicide Bombing at Civil Hospital in Quetta August 8th, 2016

in #bombing8 years ago

 At least 53 people were killed and dozens injured after a bomb blast struck a gathering of lawyers at a civic hospital in Quetta in the Balochistan province of Pakistan, Monday, following the targetted killing of the President of the Balochistan Bar Association earlier in the day.

The blast, which was reportedly followed by gunfire, targetted a group of lawyers that had gathered at the hospital to mourn the murder of Bilal Kasi, the President of the Balochistan Bar Association, who was shot by unknown assailants while on the way to work earlier on Monday morning.

Local media, confirmed that lawyers and local media were among the casualties, with scores of lawyers and at least one cameraman killed in the blast. Pakistani authorities have stated that they suspect the blast was caused by a suicide bomber.

There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the blast.

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