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Suicide Car Bomb and Gunfight at Quetta FC HQ Kill 10, Dozens Hurt

No group has claimed the attack, with officials instead accusing India‑linked proxies.

Overview

  • Provincial health officials said at least 10 people, including civilians and soldiers, were killed and more than 30 were injured in the blast near the Frontier Corps compound.
  • Authorities described a suicide vehicle bombing at the gate followed by a firefight, saying the attackers wore FC uniforms and that security forces killed six assailants.
  • A citywide hospital emergency was declared in Quetta, with medical staff summoned to manage mass casualties and several patients reported in critical condition.
  • Investigators are probing the strike as officials publicly blame India‑linked proxy networks labeled as Fitna al Hindustan, while responsibility remains unclaimed.
  • CCTV footage circulating online shows a vehicle turning toward the compound entrance before exploding, as police cordoned the area and launched a search operation.