PESHAWAR: At least 22 people were killed and 55 others injured when a powerful explosion hit a local market in Parachinar area of Kurram Agency.
The blast took place at Eidgah Sabzi Mandi in Parachinar.
The bodies and the injured were shifted to Agency Headquarters Hospital. Later, the critical injured were shifted to Peshawar through Army helicopter.
A provincial government spokesman said that 15 critically injured were airlifted to Peshawar as the local hospitals lack proper treatment facilities.
The Inter-Service Public Relation said that blast was of improvised explosive device.
The local authorities said that apparently the bomb was concealed in fruits crates.
According to eyewitnesses, the blast was so powerful that it was heard across the city. Soon after the blast, Army and FC’s quick response units’ personnel rushed to the site and cordoned off it.
Local MNA Sajid Turi said the bomb was planted in the fruits crates.
