'Low-intensity' blast targets Chinese engineer's convoy near Rohri bypass

Engineer remains unhurt in the explosion


Sarfaraz Memon December 14, 2016

SUKKUR: A Chinese engineers’ delegation narrowly escaped a bomb blast near the Rohri bypass on Rohri-Arore road on Wednesday.

The low-intensity bomb exploded when the Chinese delegation, escorted by Rangers officials, had passed through the spot. However, the windscreen of a truck parked nearby was broken, with its driver receiving minor injuries.

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SSP Sukkur Amjad Ahmed Shaikh quoting BDS officials said the low intensity bomb weighing 500gms, planted under the seat of a bicycle, was triggered through a remote control.

Sukkur police launched a search operation soon after the incident, arresting at least 20 suspects.

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Omar Sadiq | 7 years ago | Reply Done by India or Afghanistan only. Time to teach them a (small) lesson as a payback by the brave Pakistani forces or people.
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