At least 1 killed, 12 injured in Peshawar blast

At least a man was killed and a dozen others wounded in an explosion in a busy market here in Peshawar on Wednesday, officials said. Police said blast occurred near vehicle of tribal leader Malik Taj who was passing through Karkhano market in Hayatabad area of the city. Bomb was planted in a car parked in the market, sources said adding that 10 other vehicles were fully damaged by the explosion. 12 people also sustained injuries and have been shifted to Lady Reading Hospital where condition of some wounded is reported to be critical. Police rushed to the scene soon after the incident and cordon off area for search operation.

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