15 people killed in suicide blast in Pakistan

Islamabad:At least 15 people were killed and more than 20 injured on Wednesday morning in a suicide blast in Kohat's busy Teerah market in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, sta

te-run PTV reported.

The suicide bomber blew himself up in a barber's shop located near a bus stand. The death toll could rise further, the report said.

The District Police Officer (DPO) Kohat, Dilawar Bangash, confirmed the death of 15 people in the blast. “We can confirm the exact death toll after the completion of rescue operation which is still being carried out,” he said.

Security officials had received terror threats on the eve of Muharram, first month of Islamic calendar and revered by the Shia community in particular.

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3 processions today, steer clear of central Delhi

NEW DELHI: On account of Nishad Raj Jayanti, a procession will be taken out around 12 noon on Sunday by Shree Nishad Raj Samaroh Samiti.

Special traffic arrangement have been made regarding this to avoid any problem to commuters. The procession wills move from Parade Ground to Ramlila Ground via Esplanade Road, Chandni Chowk, Fatehpuri, Khari Baoli, Naya Bans, Shradhanand Marg, Ajmeri Road and Asaf Ali Road.

Another procession, a Shobha Yatra on Babu Jagjivan Ram Jayanti, will also take place from 1pm between Red Fort to Samta Sthal via Chandni Chowk, Fatehpuri, Khari Baoli, Lahori Gate, Shradhanand Bazar, Ajmeri Gate, Kamla Market, Turkman Gate, Delite Cinema and Delhi Gate.

A religious procession organized by Christian Youth League on the occasion of Palm Sunday will start at 3.30pm from Central Baptist Church to Raj Niwas Marg (Emmanuel Baptist Church) via Chandni Chowk, HS Sen Marg, SPM Road, Church Mission Road, Fatehpuri, St Stephen’s Church. Khari Baoli, Sadar Bazaar, Bara Tooti Chowk, Pahari Dhiraj Azad Market Chowk, Pul Bangash, Barfkhana Chowk, Sarai Phoos, Boulevard Road, Tis Hazari and Rajapur Road.

Traffic diversions will be made at the time of these processions at Subhash Marg, Chandni Chowk, SPM Marg, Fatehpuri, Pahari Dhiraj , Azad Market, Boulevard Road, Rajpur Road, Khari Baoli, Ajmeri Gate, Asaf Ali Road, Kamla Market and Turkman Gate. Commuters are advised to avoid these routes at the times of the processions.