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Summary
At least seven persons were killed while several others injured when a suicide bomber struck Nishat Chowk, Mingora.Two security forces cars also got damaged in the blast while fire engulfed 8 shops and 10 cars parked alongside. Rescue efforts have been kicked off and the injured are being shifted to the hospitals, while the security forces cordoned off the area. According to initial reports, the bomber targeted a security forces' convoy. Rise in toll is also feared.According to DIG Malakand Muhammad Awais, it was a suicide bombing. After the explosion, a curfew has been imposed.
