15 killed as bomb rips through bus carrying govt employees in Peshawar says news PESHAWAR: A powerful bomb, detonated by a timing mechanism, ripped through a bus carrying government employees in Peshawar on Wednesday, killing at least 15 people and causing injuries to 25. The blast that took place near Peshawar's Sunehri Masjid targeted a Civil Secretariat bus which was carrying government employees from Mardan to the provincial capital.
"Fifteen people were killed and 25 others were severely injured," added the police officer. Bomb Disposal Unit personnel claimed that high-grade explosives weighing eight kilograms was used in the attack. He said the employees were travelling in a privately-operated bus and that the government cannot ensure security of private vehicles. It was the responsibility of the contractor, Ghani said, adding that usually checks are carried out before the bus leaves its station.
Bastards put bombs in buses to kill poor folks and terrorize public