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Summary
At least 6 people including a cop and a six-month old minor were killed while 12 others injured in a powerful explosion that said to have hit a police van near Melad Park in Bannu district. The suicide bomber blew himself up near a police van, leaving 6 people dead on the spot and several others injured.The deceased cop was identified as Safeerullah. DIG Iftikhar Khan said at least 12 people were injured in the attack.Police and rescue teams rushed the blast site and kicked off the search operation in abutting areas. Law enforcement agencies cordoned off the blast scene while the rescue activities have been kicked off. Death toll may further rise, police said.
