QUETTA: A young shepherd died in a landmine blast in the Talao Daman area of Duki district on Thursday evening.

Assistant Commissioner Miran Baloch said a shepherd along with his cattle and goats was passing through the area when he stepped on a landmine planted by unknown people. He died on the spot.

Levies Force cordoned off the area after the incident.

An FIR was lodged against unknown persons.