A terrorist attack was averted when residents of a town in Pakistan's Quetta city killed an alleged suicide bomber just ahead of Iftar, the time for breaking Ramadan fast for people in the evening.
The incident occurred as a suspected suicide bomber was noticed walking in the city's Hazara Town in Balochistan province, the Dawn reported.
According to police officer Mir Zubair Mehmood, residents said they initially tried to stop the suspected bomber from entering the area. But he refused to do comply. Residents then fired gunshots and killed him on the spot.
"A major terrorist attack was averted," Mehmood said, adding that a suicide jacket and a hand grenade were recovered from his possession.
Deputy Inspector General Operations Fayyaz Sumbal confirmed that a suicide jacket was recovered from the attacker and it had been safely defused.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors


Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share


Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor


Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements


Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app
