Pakistan Votes: IS Attack Kills 31 in Violence-Marred Polls

Reports are that at least 31 people have died and about 35 others injured following an explosion that occurred near a police mobile near the eastern bypass in Quetta, Balochistan province, according to The Guardian and Geo News. Among the dead, are reportedly police officers and at least one minor. 

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Deputy Inspector General Abdul Razzaq Cheema said the injured persons were taken to the Civil Hospital. A security personnel has confirmed the attack and casualties, warning that the number of fatalities could increase.

The Islamic State's Amaq news agency has claimed responsibility for the explosion in Quetta.

Pakistani police confirmed that four people sustained injuries, in Chaman, after opposing party supporters accused each other of voter fraud. 

Candidates and other officials have condemned the attacks and expressed disappointment at the loss of lives.

 

An earlier report said at least one person had been killed and three injured during an altercation among PTI supporters, in which gunfire was exchanged. An attack in Lahore is being investigated and voting was also suspended after rival party supporters clashed.

Police are also investigating a grenade attack in Larkana.

Three persons who were impersonating polling agents have been arrested in Abdullah. Meanwhile several people, in Karachi, were arrested for allegedly taking part in voter fraud, according to Dawn.