7 Killed, 35 Injured As BAP Leader Siraj Raisani's Convoy Attacked In Mastung

Mahnoor Sheikh (@mahnoorsheikh03) Published July 13, 2018 | 04:28 PM

Siraj Raisani was going with his convoy for his election campaign when a bomb exploded.

Mastung (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 13th July, 2018) At least three people were killed while 35 others were injured as the convoy of Balochistan Awami Party (BAP) leader Siraj Raisani came under attack in Mastung on Friday.

According to Mastung deputy commissioner, over 35 people have been injured in the blast.

According to levies sources, BAP leader Siraj Raisani was going with his convoy for his election campaign when a bomb exploded. Nawab Siraj Raisani is reportedly injured in the blast while other casualties are also feared.

The blast took place in Darin Garh area of Mastug.

Resuce teams were moved towards the site of the blast after which the injured have been shifted to Mastung District Hospital for treatment.

Nawab Siraj Raisani is the younger brother of former Balochistan chief minister Aslam Raisani. He was contesting election from PB-35, Mastung.

Earlier in the day, at least three persons were killed while several others were injured as the convoy of former Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) chief minister Akram Durrani was attacked in Bannu.

According to media reports, the bomb exploded in the convoy of former KP chief minister and Jamiat-e-Ulema islam leader Akram Durrani.

According to police sources, Akram Durrani was on his way to attend a public meeting when he was attacked with a bomb. Akram Durrani, however, remained safe in the attack.

According to eye witnesses, the suicide bomber was on a motorcycle.

The rescue teams left for the site of the blast upon receiving the information.

The injured have been shifted to hospital for treatment. Some of the injured are said to be in a critical condition.

Earlier, at least 20 people were killed while over 60 others were injured as a suicide bomber blew himself up at an election rally of ANP at Yaka Toot area of the city on Tuesday.

The blast also claimed the life of Haroon Bilour, candidate of ANP for PK-78.