In Pakistan, at least 26 people, including policemen were killed when a suicide bomber detonated his explosives-laden vehicle near a court complex and government offices at Hangu in the country's restive northwest region.The blast occurred at 6.15 pm on Thursday in a high-security zone in the heart of the city. District administration Chief Mohammad Siddique confirmed dozens of people were also injured in the blast. Witnesses said several persons could be buried in the rubble of shops and buildings that collapsed by the impact of the powerful blast. The offices of the district police chief and the district administration chief were also destroyed. Meanwhile, Taliban said that attack is a revenge for Osama's killing and vowed to launch more attacks across Pakistan.
News On AIR | May 27, 2011 8:30 AM
Suicide blast kills at least 26 people including policemen in Pakistan