At least 4 policemen injured in Peshawar blast

PESHAWAR: At least four law enforcement personnel were injured in a bomb blast near Peshawar’s Bani Mara area on Thursday, police said.
Peshawar Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Dr Mian Saeed said that police were targeted in the incident. “Initial investigation shows that the device that caused the blast was planted on the route of a police mobile,” he added.
The CCPO said the condition of one of the injured was serious.
Separately, Peshawar Senior Superintendent of Police Investigation told Dawn.com that it was still being investigated whether a remote-controlled or an improvised explosive device was used in the blast.
He said evidence from the site of the blast was being collected. This is a developing story that is being updated as the situation evolves. Initial reports in the media can sometimes be inaccurate. We will strive to ensure timeliness and accuracy by relying on credible sources, such as concerned, qualified authorities and our staff reporters. Monitoring Desk