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15 dead in suicide attack at Dargah Fatehpur Sharif in Jhal Magsi

QUETTA, OCT 05 (DNA) – At least 15 people lost their lives while several others were injured when a suicide attacker blew himself up outside Dargah Fatehpur Sharif in Jhal Magsi district of Baluchistan province.

a suicide attacker blew himself up outside the Dargah leaving a policeman dead and injuring a huge number of devotees at a time when the custodian of the shrine was holding a special meeting.

“The custodian of the shrine Syed Sarfraz Shah was present in the shrine when the suicide bomber tried to enter the place but blew himself up outside as policemen stopped him, at least 15 people are confirmed dead,” Naseerabad commissioner told media.

Dr Rukhsana Magsi, the Medical Superintendent at Jhal Magsi District Hospital, earlier told that at least six bodies have been received while a huge number of casualties are feared. Some of the dead and injured were also moved to Gandawah Hospital.






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