ISLAMABAD: At least 18 people including policemen and minors were killed and 56 more wounded in a suicide bomb blast that tore through an Awami National Party (ANP) corner meeting, Pakistan's Geo News reported.
Reportedly, the moderate intensity blast struck when at least 200-300 ANP workers as well as leaders were attending a public meeting in Yakatoot area of Peshawar.
Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan claimed responsibility for what was the fourth deadly attack on politicians or political parties in three days as the country prepares to hold historic polls on May 11.
CCPO Peshawar, Liaquat Ali said it was a suicide attack. The AIG Bomb Disposal Unit, Shafqat Malik even claimed the police had found the limbs and some other parts of a bomber's blast-torn body.
"A suicide bomber, who was standing among the workers waiting outside the meeting venue to welcome the leaders, jumped in front of Bilours car and blew himself up", said the CCPO.
Another official said about six kilograms of explosives along with splinters and ball bearings were used in the bombing.
Many vehicles parked nearby caught fire after the blast. Live footage showed columns of smoke billowing from the site with blood splattered all over the place. (QNA)
