At least 16 people have been injured in an explosion in Parachinar’s Turi Bazaar, health authorities and police officials said.
Speaking to Dawn, DSP Najab Ali said that the cause of the explosion was an improvised explosive device (IED) that had been fitted inside a vegetable cart. The area is usually occupied by vegetable and fruit sellers, he said.
Police and security personnel have cordoned off the area. A team from the Bomb Disposal Squad is currently present at the scene and is combing through the area to check for other IEDs.
District Headquarter Hospital (DHQ) Deputy Medical Superintendent Dr Qaiser Abbas Bangash said that at least 16 injured have been brought to the facility.
Meanwhile, area residents gathered outside the local press club to stage a protest.
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