Peshawar: Suicide blast kills 2 FC men near Iranian Consulate

A suicide blast took place near the Frontier Corps (FC) check post close to Iranian Consulate, killing at least two FC personnel and injuring nine others, hospital sources said. Talking to Geo News, IG police Nasir Khan Durrani said there was one attacker who managed to reach near the FC check post. The personnel deployed at the check post stopped the attacker after which he detonated his explosive laden vest. Durrani said a detailed account would be provided once the bomb disposal squad completes its probe. FC personnel stopped the attacker from reaching the Iranian Consulate, he added. Police have cordoned off the area and a search operation is underway. According to SP Cannt, the suicide bomber jumped out of a vehicle and carried out the attack.