Friday, October 31, 2008
8 Killed in Suicide Attack in Mardan, Pakistan
MARDAN: At least eight people were killed and 25 other injured in a suicide attack on 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 eight people on spot.
The deceased include four policemen and four other citizens as DIG Akhtar Ali Shah remained unhurt in the incident.
Twenty-five people including passersby were also injured in the attack and were immediately rushed to nearby hospitals.
Heavy contingents of police and other law enforcers arrived at the blast site and ceased the area for general public.
Meanwhile, President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani have condemned the suicide attack on DIG Mardan.
news by apakistannews.com
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