14 killed in suicide attack in Peshawar
As many as 14 people including prominent local politician Haroon Bilour, were killed in a suicide bomb attack at an election rally in Pakistan's Peshawar.
As reported by Al Jazeera, the attack occurred at a campaign event organised by the Awami National Party (ANP) wounding at least 65 people, according to the local police chief.
Condemning the attack, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chief Imran Khan sought security for the political parties and their candidates during the election campaigns.
"Sad to learn of Haroon Bilour and 2 other ANP workers deaths and strongly condemn the terrorist attack at the ANP corner mtg in Peshawar. All political parties and their candidates must be provided proper security during their election campaigns by the State," Khan tweeted.
Sad to learn of Haroon Bilour and 2 other ANP workers deaths and strongly condemn the terrorist attack at the ANP corner mtg in Peshawar. All political parties and their candidates must be provided proper security during their election campaigns by the State.
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) July 10, 2018
Haroon Bilour was ANP candidate for a provincial seat for the upcoming general elections to be held on July 25 general. Police said the bomber struck when Bilour was about to address his supporters.
No terror group has taken the responsibility of the attack as yet.
The ANP was the main target of Taliban attacks in the 2013 election as well.
--ANI
First published: 11 July 2018, 12:11 IST