Police say 8 people have died in market bomb blast in northwest Pakistani city
By APSunday, June 14, 2009
Police: 8 dead in market bomb blast in Pakistan
DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Pakistan — Police say eight people have died in a bomb blast at a market in northwest Pakistan.
Government official Mohsin Shah said the blast Sunday in Dera Ismail Khan appeared to have been caused by a planted explosive device.
Local police chief Mohammad Iqbal confirmed the death toll and said more than 20 people have also been wounded.
THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. Check back soon for further information. AP’s earlier story is below.
DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Pakistan (AP) — Police say a bomb blast at a market in a northwest Pakistani city has wounded at least 20 people.
The explosion occurred in Dera Ismail Khan, a rough and tumble town not far from Pakistan’s tribal belt.
Police officer Bahawal Khan said Sunday that it was not clear if a suicide bomber was involved. A police checkpoint was also nearby.
The explosion came as intelligence officials confirmed a suspected U.S. missile had killed five people in the adjacent South Waziristan tribal region.
