Bomb blast injures 20 in Parachinar market

As many as 20 people were injured some of them seriously in a bomb blast in Parachinar’s Turi Bazaar on Thursday.

The blast occurred in Turi Bazaar when explosives planted in a cart went off as people were busy in buying groceries and vegetables. At least 20 people sustained injuries.

Soon after the explosion, security forces and rescue teams reached the spot. The wounded people were shifted to hospital for medico-legal formalities.

Security forces have cordoned off the area and launched a search operation.