Suicide Attack in Mardan; 7 Killed

MARDAN (Musarrat Aasi): At least seven people were killed and eight other injured in a suicide attack on the residence of a high-rank police official here Friday, reported ARY OneWorld.

According to details, a suicide bomber blew himself up outside the residence of DIG Mardan killing at least seven people on spot.

The deceased include two police guards and a driver of DIG Akhtar Ali Shah who remained unhurt in the incident.

Eight people including some passersby were also injured in the attack and were immediately rushed to nearby hospitals.

Heavy contingent of police and other law enforcers arrived at the blast site and cordoned off the area for general public.

Meanwhile, President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani condemned the suicide attack on DIG Mardan.


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