Car bomb kills at least ten outside paramilitary headquarters in Quetta
At least ten people were killed and several others injured in Quetta on 30 September when a car bomb exploded outside a paramilitary headquarters. Gunmen engaged in a firefight before the blast, with officials warning the death toll may rise.
- A car bomb and gun battle outside a paramilitary compound in Quetta killed at least ten on 30 September.
- CCTV footage shows the vehicle stopping at the gate before the explosion and subsequent gunfire.
- The attack follows a 3 September suicide bombing in Quetta that killed 11 and injured over 40.
At least ten people were killed and several others injured on 30 September when a powerful car bomb exploded outside a paramilitary headquarters in Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan.
The blast, which was heard miles away, was followed by an intense gun battle after four attackers reportedly exited the vehicle and opened fire on security forces.
Police said the attackers drove a car up to the gate of the paramilitary compound before stopping. CCTV footage shows the vehicle halting, followed by a massive explosion, after which gunfire erupted.
Ambulances rushed to the scene, transporting the injured to nearby hospitals.
Casualties and official response
Provincial health minister Bakhat Kakar confirmed that at least ten people had been killed, with several more wounded. He warned that the death toll could rise due to the severity of injuries sustained.
Local hospitals issued emergency calls for blood donations as casualties continued to arrive.
Security concerns in Balochistan
Balochistan has long faced insurgent violence from groups such as the banned Baloch Liberation Army, which demands independence from the state.
The province has also witnessed frequent attacks targeting security forces, political gatherings, and infrastructure. Authorities have not yet confirmed responsibility for the 30 September bombing.
Recent attack highlights rising tensions
The incident comes weeks after a at a political rally in Quetta on 3 September killed 11 people and injured more than 40 others.
That explosion occurred in a stadium car park where hundreds of Balochistan National Party supporters had assembled, underscoring the vulnerability of large gatherings to militant violence.
