A Bomb at a Political Rally in Northwest Pakistan Kills 10 Individuals and Wounds Extra Than 50

KHAR, Pakistan (AP) — A strong bomb ripped by a rally by supporters of a hard-line cleric and political chief within the nation’s northwestern Bajur district that borders Afghanistan on Sunday, killing 10 folks and wounding greater than 50, police stated.

Senior police officer Nazir Khan stated the employees conference of Maulana Fazlur Rehman’s Jamiat Ulema Islam celebration was going down on the outskirts of Khar, the capital of Bajur district, when the explosion happened.

He stated among the wounded have been taken to the town’s important hospital in important situation and the demise toll might enhance.

Rehman is taken into account to be a pro-Taliban cleric and his political celebration is a part of the coalition authorities in Islamabad. It’s not identified whether or not Rehman was current. Conferences are being organized throughout the nation to mobilize supporters for the approaching elections.

Riaz Khan in Peshawar, Pakistan contributed to this report.

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