A Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) official was killed Wednesday when a landmine he was trying to defuse went off in Balochistan’s Naseerabad district, security officials said.
Identified as Punhal Khan, the victim along with other BDS personnel was trying to defuse a landmine they were earlier informed about.
According to BDS officials, Punhal Khan had successfully defused two bombs planted near the Pat Feeder Canal area in Naseerabad district, but lost his life while trying to neutralise the third explosive device. They also said that Khan was performing his duties without a protective gear.
