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PESHAWAR: A suicide
blast directing the Mardan Excise and Taxation Department on Tuesday left at
least 10 people wounded, District Police Office (DPO) Faisal Shahzad told.
The
sound of gunfire coming from within the building followed the explosion, police
officials said. The DPO said 8-10 kilograms of explosive was used in the
attack.
Rescue 1122 teams have reached
the site of explosion and an emergency has been imposed in the area. The
injured are being transported to District Headquarters Hospital Mardan. Two of
the injured are in critical condition.
The Excise and Taxation
Department is located in Mardan's Cantonment Area on Mall Road, which is a busy
location. The DPO said more casualties are feared.
Mardan
District Police Officer Faisal Shehzad earlier said that the search and strike
operation was carried out in Par Hoti, Bashkhali, Gujraat, Iranabad, Chora,
Bhaijan, Surakh Dheray, Katakhet, Barikab, Galyara and localities adjoining the
city.
This is a developing story and will be updated accordingly
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