PESHAWAR, Pakistan (Reuters) - Pakistani police were on high alert in Peshawar on Sunday, as more than 2,000 people gathered for the funerals of 15 victims of a suicide bomb attack, including the police chief of the volatile northwestern city.
About 30 people were also wounded in the blast that went off shortly before Shi'ite Muslims, observing their holiest month of Moharram, were to begin a procession in the heart of North West Frontier Province's capital.
Already a subscriber? Log in.
Win a prize this Mother's Day by subscribing to our annual plan now! T&C applies.
Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
