PSL 2023 is all set to kick off in February 2023 but before that, an exhibition match between Quetta Gladiators and Peshawar Zalmi is being played today at Quetta’s Bugti Stadium. However, the match between Quetta Gladiators and Peshawar Zalmi was stopped for a brief passage of time due to a bomb blast near the stadium.
PSL Exhibition Match Bomb Blast Update
The exhibition match of PSL was stopped for a short period of time when a bomb blast at Musa Chowk in Quetta took place. The blast shook the entire stadium, and fans were left in disarray. However, shortly after that, the exhibition match restarted and everyone went on with their business like nothing had happened.
The blast has raised questions about Pakistan’s security for PSL. Various videos on the internet are going viral showcasing the smoke rising outside the stadium due to the bomb blast.
The blast in Quetta occurred near Police Line, which is situated around 4 km away from Bugti Stadium. The blast was indeed a very unfortunate incident, and that too when security was on high alert due to PSL Exhibition Match in Quetta.
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PSL Exhibition Match Bomb Blast Reaction on Twitter
“Do not mislead on stoppage of PSL Exhibition Match at Quetta! The crowd arrived is reported to be more than the capacity of Bugti Stadium. A mismanagement held outside the stadium and in regards a group of spectators did a protest outside Bugti Stadium by setting up fire.”
Do not mislead on stoppage of PSL Exhibition Match at Quetta! The crowd arrived is reported to be more than the capacity of Bugti Stadium. A mismanagement held outside the stadium and in regards a group of spectators did a protest outside Bugti Stadium by setting up fire #HBLPSL8
— Arfa Feroz Zake (@ArfaSays_) February 5, 2023
“Reports of multiple injuries in a bomb blast in highly secure area of Quetta near the Police headquarters and entrance of Quetta Cantonment. The city is under strict security due to a PSL cricket match.”
Reports of multiple injuries in a bomb blast in highly secure area of Quetta near the Police headquarters and entrance of Quetta Cantonment. The city is under strict security due to a PSL cricket match. pic.twitter.com/lZcfn1VQRU
— The Balochistan Post – English (@TBPEnglish) February 5, 2023