Daily Pakistan journalist killed at ANP rally
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 17 April 2013
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A suicide bomb blast at an Awami National Party rally in Peshawar resulted in the death of journalist Aslam Durrani and injuries to others. The attack, claimed by Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan, left over 20 people dead.Summary
PESHAWAR: A journalist of Daily Pakistan was killed and two others injured in a suicide bomb blast at an Awami National Party rally in Peshawar Tuesday, reports said.
Aslam Durrani, was killed in the attack that also claimed more than 20 lives in Yakatoot neighborhood.
Azhar Ali Shah, a reporter, also from Daily Pakistan and Express TV correspondent Ehtesham Khan were among the injured.
The explosion occurred soon after the arrival of senior ANP leaders at the rally. The banned militant group Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan claimed responsibility for the attack.
Key Points
- Suicide bomb blast occurred at an ANP rally in Peshawar.
- Journalist Aslam Durrani was killed in the attack.
- More than 20 individuals lost their lives due to the explosion.
- Two other journalists were among the injured.
- Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan claimed responsibility for the attack.
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