Peshawar: Powerful explosion in Board Bazaar, 3 people killed

The intensity of the blast caused damage to nearby motorcycles, and the injured have been transported to the hospital.

Peshawar: Three individuals were killed in an apparent suicide bombing in the Board Bazaar area. According to police sources, initial investigations suggest that the deceased include a motorcyclist who carried out the suicide attack and his accomplices.

Speaking to a private TV channel, SSP Operations Kashif Abbasi stated that the condition of the bodies indicates a suicide bombing, but final confirmation will be made by the bomb disposal unit team. Following the explosion, police cordoned off the area and are collecting evidence.

The intensity of the blast caused damage to nearby motorcycles, and the injured have been transported to the hospital for necessary treatment. Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has strongly condemned the terrorist attack in Board Bazaar, Peshawar.

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Nine Pakistanis detained in Italy for human smuggling

The Italian authorities detained nine Pakistani nationals last week for allegedly smuggling migrants along the Balkan road, SchengenVisaInfo reported.

They were arrested after Tuscany’s Siena Flying Squad exposed an organisation allegedly dedicated to facilitating illegal migration along the Balkan route, SchengenVisaInfo reports.

The Italian news agency, Ansa, reported that all individuals detained face charges related to organising the illegal entry of multiple fellow nationals and allegations of robbery, injuries, and attempted extortion.

The investigations into the smuggling started last year, following a case where two Pakistani citizens were assaulted by multiple individuals believed to be part of the criminal organisation.

One of the victims was forcefully held in an apartment located in the centre of Siena. Officials later found that it was an attempted kidnapping aimed to extort more money for his trip to Italy.

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