16 February 2017

News Report: At Least 2 Killed, Several Injured in Blast in Pakistani Peshawar

At least two people were killed and several were injured as result of an explosion in the Pakistani city of Peshawar on Wednesday, local media reported.

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The explosion took place close to a government van in Hayatabad area near Peshawar Development Authority (PDA) building, according to the Dunya News TV channel.

Rescue teams and police have arrived at the scene, while the injured have been transferred to the Hayatabad Medical Complex, the broadcaster specified.

The incident took place after on Monday, at least 10 people, including police, were killed in a powerful blast at a rally in the Pakistani city of Lahore, according to media reports.

This story first appeared on Sputnik & is reposted here with permission.