Six people were killed and 14 others were injured when a blast took place in the city on Friday. 

The blast took place at Boghra Chowk's chicken market, confirmed police. 

Paramedics arrived at the site of the blast, shifting the injured to a nearby hospital for treatment.

"An emergency has been imposed at the district hospital," said police. 

The blast reportedly took place near JUI-Nazriyati senior vice president Maulana Abdul Qadir's car. The JUI leader was injured and later taken to a nearby hospital. 

However, he has been discharged and sent home, said police.