Blast damages electricity pylon in Quetta

QUETTA: An electricity pylon was slightly damaged when an explosive device strapped to it exploded here at Samungli Road Wednesday evening, police said.

The device was strapped to the pylon which shouldered a power transformer and was right opposite to the entrance of the Saddar Police Station and about 50 yards off a highly secured security checkpost manned by paramilitary troops.

Mazhar, a police official told APP on the spot that the blast slightly damaged the pylon without causing any casualty.

Sadder police officials cordoned off the area.