3 cops martyred, 16 injured as Balochistan Constabulary targeted in Mastung IED blast

Three policemen were martyred and at least 16 others were injured on Tuesday morning as a blast targeted a vehicle of the Balochistan Constabulary in the Mastung district, officials said.

The Balochistan Constabulary is part of the provincial police, according to the latter’s website.

Balochistan government spokesperson Shahid Rind, in a statement, said that a vehicle carrying policemen from Kalat was targeted with an improvised explosive device (IED).

“Three jawaan (personnel)...