QUETTA: A roadside bomb targeting security personnel on the outskirts of Quetta, martyred at least five security men on Monday.
Security sources said two personnel were also injured in the blast exploded in Marget area on the outskirts of Quetta.
Sources said the bomb was planted on the side of the road near the vehicle.
The bodies and the injured personnel were taken to a nearby hospital as security forces launched a search operation in the area.
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