At least five killed, 50 injured in blast near Peshawar madrassa

At least four people were killed after an explosive device in a bag detonated near a madrassa in Peshawar's Dir Colony on Tuesday.

Police sources reveal that around 40-50 children were present inside the madrassa when the bomb went off.

Rescue 1122 arrived at the scene and shifted the victims to the Lady Reading Hospital.

According to preliminary information at least 20 children are said to have been injured in the blast.

This is a developing story and will be updated accordingly.

from News Updates From Pakistan - Pakistani News - The Express Tribune https://ift.tt/37H2opW