JI chief Sirajul Haq's convoy ‘comes under attack’ in Balochistan's Zhob

JI chief Sirajul Haq'
A blast occurred near Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Emir Sirajul Haq's convoy as he was travelling for a rally in Balochistan's Zhob.

"Sirajul Haq remained unharmed during the blast," the party's general secretary Ameerul Azeem said.

The JI said on its official Twitter account that it was a suicide attack, adding that the attacker had been killed.

In a separate tweet, the party said that seven workers were injured, of which four were critical.

Haq would address the rally as per schedule, the JI added.

Footage showed smoke rising close to the vehicle in which the JI chief was purportedly travelling. As the smoke cleared, a dead body, allegedly that of the attacker could be seen.

Meanwhile, JI spokesperson Qaiser Sharif said a few vehicles had also been damaged.

The party chief had reached Quetta earlier today, he said, adding that a large number of people had gathered to welcome Haq as he entered Zhob. "The suicide attacker was also part of the crowd."


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