Monday, December 7, 2009

5 killed in Peshawar suicide bombing

5 killed in Peshawar suicide bombing PESHAWAR: At least five people have been killed and more then 49 injured, some of them seriously in a suicide attack in central Peshawar on Monday.

DSP bomb disposal squad Tanveer said a suicide bomber blew himself near gate of session court. The head of the bomber has been found from the blast site. He said 6-7 kg explosive used in the blast and parts of suicide jacket, nut screws and bolts and bearings have been recovered.

Several vehicles caught fire after the blast. Security officials, fire brigade and ambulances reached the blast site and started rescue operation. Forty-nine injured shifted to Lady Reading Hospital. Senior Minister Bashir Bilaur and CCPO Liaquat Ali also visited the incident site. Link

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