Charsadda: 8 injured in blast near ANP rally venue

CHARSADDA: At least eight persons were injured in a blast that targeted the venue of Awami National Party (ANP) rally on Monday, Geo News reported.

According to police, a hand grenade was hurled near the ANP rally venue in the parking area where the party leader Asfandyar Wali Khan was scheduled to address, but fortunately he had not arrived at the venue at the time of blast. Resultantly, eight persons were injured who were shifted to the hospital for treatment.

Security forces cordoned off the area while rescue teams shifted the injured people to the hospital.

It may be mentioned that militants on Monday morning attacked a police station located on the outskirt of Bannu city where at least eight persons including three policemen were killed.

The banned militant outfit Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has claimed the responsibility of the attack.