In Pakistan, the death toll on Wednesday's massive car bombing in a Peshawar market has risen to 107 on Thursday with the recovery of 15 more bodies from the rubble of several buildings that collapsed. The workers were still engaged in removing rubble from the site of the blast. A 45-member Urban Search and Rescue team sent from Islamabad on Wednesday night used sophisticated equipment like sound and heat detectors during an 11-hour search for survivors.An official of the team told reporters on Thursday morning that it had completed its search and no more people were believed to be trapped under the rubble.The car bomb packed with 150 kg of explosives went off at the entrance of 'Meena Bazar', a market meant exclusively for women. The blast triggered a massive fire that was brought under control after several hours. Many of the dead and injured were women and children. Over 200 people were also injured in the attack. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack.United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has condemned the appalling bomb attack. He told journalist in United Nations that he was outraged at the loss of innocent lives. Terming the attack as a shameless act by terrorist, Ban said it is unjustifiable by any standard.
News On AIR | October 29, 2009 3:16 PM
Car bombing toll in Peshawar risen to 107