Pakistan, May 31 -- At least two people were killed and six others injured in a powerful explosion near Quetta on Saturday. The incident took place in the Hanna, Orak area on the outskirts of the city. A tribal leader and his brother lost their lives in the blast, which was triggered by an improvised explosive device (IED), local reports confirmed.

The violence began when around 200 armed men stormed several coal mines in the area. The attackers set fire to machinery and vehicles. They also opened fire, causing panic among the workers. Mine owners and tribal elders quickly reached the scene to confront the attackers.

A gunfight broke out between the owners and the armed group. As the assailants retreated, they planted IEDs along their e...