Saturday, April 17, 2010

20 dead in Kohat twin blasts

Updated at: 1230 PST, Saturday, April 17, 2010
KOHAT: At least 20 people were killed and several others injured in two powerful explosions at a refugee camp in Kohat’s Katcha Pakka area, Geo News reported Saturday.

The injured and bodies are being rushed to nearby hospitals, where emergency has been declared.

It should be mentioned the refugee camp is 20 kilometers from the Hungu city. According to initial reports, the blast occurred at a Refuge Camp of affectees of Orakzai Agency operation on Hangu Road.

The sounds of gunshots have been heard soon after the blast.

According to the reports, a second bomb also went off when the people gathered for relief activities after the first blast.

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