PESHAWAR: A blast occurred in Peshawar’s residential Hayatabad area on Friday, {DawnNews reported}.
The blast took place in front of the city’s popular Swan restaurant. The front wall of the restaurant was damaged as a result and car parts littered the scene suggesting that it was a car bomb blast.
Security forces have cordoned off the area and the press is not allowed at the site of the incident.
District Coordination Officer Peshawar said at least 15 were injured in the blast, nine of them critically. Four of the injured had earlier been shifted to the Hayatabad Medical Complex. Their condition is currently unknown.
The DCO also said two suspects were arrested from the blast’s site.
Meanwhile, SSP Peshawar said 50-60 kilograms of explosives was used in the blast.
Hayatabad Medical Complex has declared a medical emergency and called in all of its doctors and dispatched ambulances to the scene.
Since the blast occurred on the city’s outskirts, only the Hayatabad Medical Complex’s ambulances will be able to reach the wounded first.
Security has been on high alert in the city. In addition to the police, FC and elite troops are also patrolling the city. — DawnNews
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