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Suicide blast, gunfire at Mardan Excise and Taxation Dept
ALI AKBAR — UPDATED ABOUT AN HOUR AGO
Rescue teams reach the site of the attack. ─ DawnNews
PESHAWAR: A suicide blast targeting the Mardan Excise and Taxation Department on Tuesday left at least 10 people injured, District Police Office (DPO) Faisal Shahzad told DawnNews.
The area was cordoned off after the attack. ─ DawnNews
The sound of gunfire coming from within the building followed the explosion, police officials said. The DPO said 8-10 kilograms of explosive was used in the attack.
Rescue 1122 teams have reached the site of explosion and an emergency has been imposed in the area. The injured are being transported to District Headquarters Hospital Mardan. Two of the injured are in critical condition.
The Excise and Taxation Department is located in Mardan's Cantonment Area on Mall Road, which is a busy location. The DPO said more casualties are feared.
Map showing location of Excise and Taxation Department. ─ Google Maps
At least 26 people were killed and 50 others were injured in a similar blast last year in a National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra) office in the city.
Last year, security forces had launched a search and strike operation in Mardan, resulting in the arrest of about 327 suspected persons, including 16 illegally staying Afghan nationals, and persons involved in various crimes.
Mardan District Police Officer Faisal Shehzad earlier said that the search and strike operation was carried out in Par Hoti, Bashkhali, Gujraat, Iranabad, Chora, Bhaijan, Surakh Dheray, Katakhet, Barikab, Galyara and localities adjoining the city.
This is a developing story and will be updated accordingly.
ALI AKBAR — UPDATED ABOUT AN HOUR AGO
PESHAWAR: A suicide blast targeting the Mardan Excise and Taxation Department on Tuesday left at least 10 people injured, District Police Office (DPO) Faisal Shahzad told DawnNews.
The sound of gunfire coming from within the building followed the explosion, police officials said. The DPO said 8-10 kilograms of explosive was used in the attack.
Rescue 1122 teams have reached the site of explosion and an emergency has been imposed in the area. The injured are being transported to District Headquarters Hospital Mardan. Two of the injured are in critical condition.
The Excise and Taxation Department is located in Mardan's Cantonment Area on Mall Road, which is a busy location. The DPO said more casualties are feared.
At least 26 people were killed and 50 others were injured in a similar blast last year in a National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra) office in the city.
Last year, security forces had launched a search and strike operation in Mardan, resulting in the arrest of about 327 suspected persons, including 16 illegally staying Afghan nationals, and persons involved in various crimes.
Mardan District Police Officer Faisal Shehzad earlier said that the search and strike operation was carried out in Par Hoti, Bashkhali, Gujraat, Iranabad, Chora, Bhaijan, Surakh Dheray, Katakhet, Barikab, Galyara and localities adjoining the city.
This is a developing story and will be updated accordingly.
