Bomb disposal squad defuses hand grenade hurled at flyover in Peshawar
The officers launched a search operation in adjoining areas to inspect the security arrangements.
PESHAWAR (Dunya News) – A Russian-made hand grenade that was seen at Peshawar’s Mufti Mahmood Flyover was neutralized by the security personnel, reported on Saturday.
According to details, the locals called police and Bomb Disposal Squad and informed them about the bomb after which they arrived at the scene and blocked the road from both sides.
They also directed the shopkeepers around the bridge to close their markets and leave the area.
Sources told that no precautionary measures were taken during the action whereas a search operation was launched in adjoining areas to inspect the security arrangements.
Provincial assembly, Peshawar High Court and other important buildings are located along the flyover.
On the other hand, a minor sustained injuries when two unidentified motorcyclists dropped a hand grenade at a house in Bolan’s Mach area.
The child was immediately taken to the hospital for further medical assistance.
Moreover, the officers have launched an investigation into the matter and cordoned off the entire area.
