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30 reportedly killed in Swat blast

SWAT: A powerful explosion ripped through Frontier Constabulary truck on Thursday near police lines in Swat, reportedly killed 30 persons, sources said.

Sources said that the explosion occurred in an explosive laden truck that caught fire after the blast. The blast damaged at least 15 to 20 shops and vehicles.

" Besides suicide bomber, explosives might be the cause of blast but the exact reason of the blast is yet to be known," police said.

Large number of security men and civilians were killed in the blast, sources said.

The injured and bodies were shifted to Saido Sharif. DIG Malakand feared the increment in death toll of security officials.
Courtesy Geo


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