Railway staff work at the site, after a blast near a railway track in Quetta on May 24, 2026. Photo: Reuters
The Quetta district administration constituted a special committee on Monday to evaluate the financial and structural damages caused by the powerful explosion near Chaman Phatak, which claimed 14 lives and left many others injured.
According to an official notification, the committee was directed to begin work immediately and carry out a comprehensive survey of the affected area. The panel would assess damage to residential homes, shops, vehicles, commercial establishments, and other properties impacted by the blast.
The Quetta deputy commissioner, who also serves as 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.
The Quetta assistant commissioner (city) was appointed as the head of the committee. Its members included senior officials from the 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 would be submitted to the district administration to determine appropriate compensation packages 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 promptly reached the scene, took the injured to nearby hospitals and cordoned off the area for investigation. The inclusion of technical experts in the committee was expected to help produce a precise assessment of both structural and financial losses.
Authorities assured that every effort would be made to provide timely relief to those who suffered in the tragedy.
The formation of the committee reflected the administration’s commitment to supporting victims and restoring normalcy in the affected neighbourhood as quickly as possible.
