Ten killed in car bomb blast in Peshawar

Islamabad, Oct 28 (PTI) A car bomb ripped through a crowded market in northwestern Pakistani city of Peshawar today killing atleast 10 people and wounding over 30, hours after US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrived in Islamabad on her maiden official visit.

The powerful explosion occurred in the congested Peepal Mandi area of Peshawar shortly after 1 pm and the sound was so loud it was heard across the city, witnesses said.




A reporter of Dawn News channel said he had seen at least 10 charred and mutilated bodies being pulled out of the rubble of buildings that collapsed.

Officials said over 30 people were injured in the attack.

The blast sparked a major fire and white smoke billowed over the market.

More than a dozen shops and several cars were gutted in the blaze.