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 constituted a special committee to assess the financial and structural damage caused by the powerful explosion near Chaman Phatak, which claimed 14 lives and left many injured.
According to an official notification, the committee has been directed to begin its work immediately and conduct a thorough study of the affected area. The committee would assess the damage caused to houses, shops, vehicles, commercial establishments and other properties affected by the blast.
The Deputy Commissioner of Quetta, who is also the Chairman of the District Compensation Committee, formed this committee to ensure fair, transparent and accurate assessment of losses suffered by local residents and business owners.
The deputy commissioner of Quetta (city) has been appointed as the head of the committee. Its members included senior officials of the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD), Department of Communication and Public Works, Quetta Metropolitan Corporation and Department of Agricultural Engineering.
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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 would be submitted to the district administration to determine appropriate compensation 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.
Rescue teams and security personnel quickly arrived at the scene, transported the injured to nearby hospitals and cordoned off the area for investigation. The inclusion of technical experts on the committee was expected to help produce an accurate assessment of structural and financial losses.
The authorities assured that all efforts would be made to quickly provide relief to those who suffered from this tragedy.
The formation of the committee reflects the administration’s commitment to supporting the victims and restoring normalcy to the affected neighborhood as quickly as possible.
