Updated at: 1245 PST, Saturday, April 17, 2010
KOHAT: At least 25 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.
According to the reports, the first blast occurred at a place where ration was being distributed among the refugees and a second bomb also went off when the people gathered for relief activities after the first blast. The second blast caused massive losses.
The injured and bodies are being rushed to district Headquarters Hospital, where emergency has been declared.
Several injured are in critical state, which may raise the death toll.
The security forces and the law enforcement agencies put security cordon around the blast site.
According to sources, both the blast were suicide attacks.
It should be mentioned the refugee camp is 20 kilometers from the Hungu city.
The affectees of Orakzai Agency operation are living at these refugees camp on Hangu Road.
Also, the sounds of gunshots were heard soon after the blast.
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