Committee formed to review Quetta blast incident

Shafaqna Pakistan: The district administration of Quetta has formed a special committee to assess the financial and structural losses caused by the powerful explosion near Chaman Phatak on Sunday, which left 14 people dead and several others injured.

According to an official notification, the committee has been instructed to immediately begin a detailed survey of the affected area. The panel will evaluate damage to residential houses, shops, vehicles, commercial properties, and other infrastructure impacted by the blast.

The committee was constituted by the Deputy Commissioner of Quetta, who also serves as Chairman of the District Compensation Committee, to ensure a fair, transparent, and accurate assessment of losses suffered by residents and business owners in the area.

Assistant Commissioner (City) Quetta has been appointed as the head of the committee. Its members include senior officials from the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD), Communication and Works Department, Metropolitan Corporation Quetta, and Agricultural Engineering Department.

Officials said the committee will visit the blast site, document all damaged structures and vehicles, and prepare a detailed report. The findings will be submitted to the district administration to determine appropriate compensation packages and relief measures for the affected families.

The explosion near Chaman Phatak caused widespread destruction in the densely populated area, shattering windows, damaging buildings, and destroying several parked vehicles.

Source: Express Tribune

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