Suspected suicide bomber arrested in Rawalpindi

Suspect tried to enter office of traffic police.


Express March 11, 2011

RAWALPINDI:

Law-enforcement agencies have arrested a suspected suicide bomber from the Sadar area of Rawalpindi.


Sources said the suspect, wearing a shawl and glasses, tried to enter the office of traffic police. He fled the scene when a security guard intercepted him.


However, he was arrested after police cordoned off the area.


The suspect has been identified as Shahid, a resident of Kohat.


He has been moved to an undisclosed location for further investigation.


Sources said that he was also carrying a suicide vest.

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