A suicide bomber blew himself up in an apparent attack at a security convoy, killing at least five people including two women and injuring 45
others, including women and children bomber hit a security convoy in Mingora, anewz reported Thursday.
The blast occurred at central bus stand, which is usually a crowded place. The bus stand was teeming with people at the time blast, causing huge number of people to be victims of the blast.
Casualties are feared to rise.
At the time of blast, a security cavalcade was around passing by.
The blast was so powerful that at least eight vehicles and nearby 50 shops were also damaged in the blast.
Law enforcers cordoned off the area soon after the blast, as the relief activities are in progress.
The 45 injured have been transported to Saidu Sharif General Hospital, where paramedics confirmed five casualties.
Soon, after the blast, the commercial areas of the city were closed down and unannounced curfew has been clamped in the city.
It should be mentioned here that a tip-off regarding the entry of suicide bombers was received some days ago, resulting in stepped up security arrangements in the city.
