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Death toll of Parachinar blast rises to 22, over 80 injured

PESHAWAR: The death toll of the blast outside an imambargah at a market in Parachinar rose to 22 people, as some of the critically injured died during treatment.  

As per details, a power blast outside an Imambargah at a crowded market in Parachinar killed 22 and injured over 80.

Ikramullah Khan, the local political agent, confirmed the death toll of the blast that took place this morning in the crowded Noor market.

As per initial information, the explosive materials was hidden in the car and it was detonated through remote-control device. The intensity of the blast was so powerful that its damaged nearby shops and houses. Many shops were completely destroyed in the blast.

The marketplace is a busy area and has several shops. It is also near one of the main imambargahs. Firing was also reported in the area before the blast occurred.

Security forces have cordoned off the area. The political administration has declared emergency at all hospitals in the area. An Army medical evacuation helicopter has shifted the critical injured to Peshawar.