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Monday, December 7, 2009

Suicide Attack at Peshawar Session Court kills 11


At least 11 people were killed and 47 others wounded after a suicide bomber Blew himself up at the main gate of Session in court here on Monday.

The DSP of bomb disposal squad Tanvir confirmed the blast took place at 11:30 am near the gate of Session in court, killing 11 people and injuring many more. They said that the bomber was carrying 6 to 7 Kilograms explosives.

The police found parts of suicide vest, nut bolts, and barring from the site of blast. His (bomber), possible target was the court session.

Following the blast, emergency was declared in the Leady Reading Hospital where six dead bodies were brought. While four others succumbed Thurs injuries in the hospital.

Out of 47 people injured in the blast, two are said to be in critical state.

In addition, two Policemen, three women and three lawyers are also among the dead. While two other persons killed in the blast belong to a same family.

Provincial Ministers Bashir Ahmed Bilour, Mian Iftikhar Hussain and Aqil Shah visited the hospital and condoled with the injured.

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