ISLAMABAD, March 16 (Xinhua) -- A policeman was killed and five others were injured in an explosion targeting a police vehicle in Quetta, the capital city of Pakistan's southwestern Balochistan province, on Saturday night, officials said.

The incident took place at around 9:00 p.m. local time (1600 GMT) when an anti-terrorism force mobile unit was passing through the area, sources from Quetta police told Xinhua on condition of anonymity.

"Preliminary investigations suggest that the explosion was caused by a roadside-fitted remote-controlled improvised explosive device, though a conclusive statement about the nature of the blast is awaited yet," the sources added.

The injured policemen were shifted to a nearby hospital for medical treatment, and security forces have cordoned off the area while an investigation is underway.

No group has claimed the attack yet. Enditem

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