Blast targets security convoy in Peshawar

PESHAWAR: An improvised explosive device (IED) targeting a security convoy detonated on Monday in Peshawar’s Pishta Khara area on Ring Road on Friday morning.

The bomb, planted near the green belt, weighed at least 25kgs.

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The incident occurred after the security convoy had passed the vicinity of the blast and no one was injured.

“The device went off when there was no vehicle around. As a result it did not lead to any casualties” said a police official while talking to The Express Tribune.

Yesterday (Thursday), four men were arrested from the garrison city on Wednesday for allegedly injuring a serving Pakistan Army official.

Maj Ashan Saghir was driving to the Race Course area when, at around 6pm, a motorcycle hit the rear side of the army official’s car, said the investigation officer (IO), Muhammad Mazhar. “An irate Saghir got into a heated argument with the motorcyclist, identified as Muhammad Rameez.”

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The IO said Rameez was on his way home with his sister when, according to the motorcyclist, his two-wheeler skidded and hit the car.

Potohar Division SP Muhammad Atiq Tahir said four people were arrested after Maj Saghir lodged a complaint at the Race Course police station.