Railway staff work at the site after an explosion near a railway track in Quetta on May 24, 2026. Photo: Reuters
The Quetta district administration on Monday set up a special committee to evaluate the economic and structural damage caused by the powerful blast near Chaman Phatak, which claimed 14 lives and left many others injured.
According to an official notification, the committee was directed to start work immediately and conduct a comprehensive survey of the affected area. The panel will assess damage to homes, shops, vehicles, commercial establishments and other properties affected by the blast.
The Quetta deputy commissioner, who also serves as the chairman of the district compensation committee, formed the panel to ensure a fair, transparent and accurate evaluation of losses suffered by local residents and business owners.
Quetta’s Assistant Commissioner (City) was appointed as the head of the committee. Its members included senior officials from Counter Terrorism Department (CTD), Communication and Works Department, Metropolitan Corporation Quetta and Agricultural Engineering Department.
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Officials said the committee would 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 blast near Chaman Phatak caused widespread destruction in the densely populated area, shattering windows, damaging buildings and destroying several parked vehicles.
Rescue teams and security personnel immediately reached the spot, took the injured to nearby hospitals and cordoned off the area for investigation. The inclusion of technical experts in the committee was expected to contribute to an accurate assessment of both structural and economic losses.
The authorities assured that every effort would be made to provide timely relief to those who suffered from the tragedy.
The formation of the committee reflected the administration’s commitment to support the victims and restore normality to the affected neighborhood as soon as possible.
