Suicide Blast in Hangu, Pakistan 20 Killed
Saturday, April 18, 2009 at 4:55 pm
HANGU: Eighteen policemen among 20 people have been killed in a deadly suicide attack at a security check-post here.
Eyewitnesses that a suicide bomber rammed his explosives-laden pickup into a police check-post at Doaba area of Hangu when a convoy of security forces was passing by.
At least 20 people, including 18 policemen, were killed in the incident while ten others were injured who were rushed to the local hospital.
SHO of local police station was also among deceased, police officials told the newsmen.
The explosion was as powerful as it severely damaged nearby shops. Heavy contingent of the law enforcement agencies have been arrived at the scene and the area has been cordoned off.
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