Blast in Darra Adamkhel market kills 15, several injured

Officials say anti-Taliban, pro-government militia targeted in attack. TTP Darra Adamkhel deny involvement.


Reuters/web Desk October 13, 2012
Blast in Darra Adamkhel market kills 15, several injured

KOHAT: At least 15 people were killed and several were injured in a bomb blast at the main market of Darra Adamkhel on Saturday, security officials said.

Rescue efforts were initiated and the injured were shifted to Lady Reading Hospital in Peshawar.

Security forces cordoned off the area and a search operation was initiated.

Being the main market of the area, Firdous Market was crowded when the bomb blast took place.

Reuters reported that the incident was a suicide bombing while Express News reported that the bomb was planted in a mini truck.

The target of the attack in the town of Darra Adam Khel appeared to be members of a pro-government militia created to fight Taliban militants, the officials said, adding that the death toll may rise because scores of people were wounded.

The Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Darra Adamkhel spokesperson, who called from an undisclosed location, said the group had nothing to do with the explosion.

"Innocent people were killed, we condole with the families," Muhammad Afridi told The Express Tribune. "We do not target marketplaces."

At least 10 shops were also destroyed in the blast and many vehicles were damaged.

COMMENTS (30)

PakShock | 12 years ago | Reply

May the Mother, father, wife or children of Taliban see what their Dad do for A LIVING!

numbersnumbers | 12 years ago | Reply

@danisha: And of course you can give us PROOF that "lots of their (US) agents are there in these areas"! As for these attacks and the TTP, I would think that after their public relations disaster with Malala they decided to terrorize and kill as before, but now say "It's not us"!

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