A Taliban suicide bomber on Friday rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into the gate of an army facility in Pakistan's restive Balochistan province, injuring at least six security personnel and a child.
A home-made bomb was used in the blast that occurred near Zhob Cantt area, injuring six security personnel and a child, said Akber Hussain Durrani, the home secretary of Baluchistan. One of the soldiers is said to be in critical condition. The suicide bomber rammed his explosive-laden vehicle into the gate of the military compound, security officials said, adding that the intensity of the blast spread fear and panic among residents.
Friday prayers were going on in a nearby mosque near the compound at the time of the blast, officials said.