Twin blasts kill one policeman in Peshawar

Bombs on a roadside exploded when a police petrol vehicle passed in Aslam Dheri neighbourhood of the city


Afp/our Correspondent May 18, 2016
Police officials inspect the site of a roadside bomb explosion in Peshawar on May 18, 2016. PHOTO: AFP

PESHAWAR: Two bomb blasts targeting a police patrol Wednesday killed at least one policeman and wounded 19 others in Peshawar.

The first bomb planted on a roadside exploded when a police petrol vehicle passed in Aslam Dheri neighbourhood of the city.

The second blast came some 20 minutes later, as police, rescuers and others were trying to help the casualties.

"A policeman embraced martyrdom and three others were wounded in two bomb blasts," senior police official Sajjad Khan told AFP.

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SSP Abbas Majeed confirmed the attack, saying three policemen were among those injured.

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Rescue 1122 officials claimed to have shifted six injured to the hospital.

A DSNG van of Express News and Rescue 1122's vehicle were also damaged in the blasts.

COMMENTS (1)

US CENTCOM | 7 years ago | Reply My deepest condolences go out to the victim’s family. I hope they find the strength to remain strong during this difficult time. I also wish a quick and speedy recovery to those who are injured. Ali Khan Digital Engagement Team, USCENTCOM
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