First Pics: Serial blasts in Peshawar, US Consulate targeted

Serial blasts in Peshawar, US Consulate targeted

  • Multiple blasts and gunfire rocked Peshawar, Pakistan's restive northwest, close to the US consulate and highly sensitive military installations, hours after 25 people were killed when a suicide bomber struck a political gathering in Timergara. (Image Courtesy: Dawn News)
    Multiple blasts and gunfire rocked Peshawar, Pakistan's restive northwest, close to the US consulate and highly sensitive military installations, hours after 25 people were killed when a suicide bomber struck a political gathering in Timergara. (Image Courtesy: Dawn News)
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  • Bombs exploded in quick succession close to the US Consulate, police and witnesses said. Early reports said two persons had been killed and eight people injured in the multiple blasts, but many casualties were feared. (Image Courtesy: Geo News)
    Bombs exploded in quick succession close to the US Consulate, police and witnesses said. Early reports said two persons had been killed and eight people injured in the multiple blasts, but many casualties were feared. (Image Courtesy: Geo News)
  • The injured have been rushed to hospital. Rescue workers carried at least one wounded man away on a stretcher, his clothing soaked with blood. Pakistani media reports said the facade of the US consulate had been damaged in the blasts. (Image Courtesy: Dawn News)
    The injured have been rushed to hospital. Rescue workers carried at least one wounded man away on a stretcher, his clothing soaked with blood. Pakistani media reports said the facade of the US consulate had been damaged in the blasts. (Image Courtesy: Dawn News)
  • An eye witness said that two blasts were car suicide attacks. One of the bomber rammed explosive laden vehicle into a security check post.(Image Courtesy: Dawn News)
    An eye witness said that two blasts were car suicide attacks. One of the bomber rammed explosive laden vehicle into a security check post.(Image Courtesy: Dawn News)
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  • Local TV footage showed soldiers taking up defensive positions on the road outside the consulate. One soldier hit the ground in the middle of the road and began firing as a large explosion sent up a plume of gray smoke nearby. (Image Courtesy: Dawn News)
    Local TV footage showed soldiers taking up defensive positions on the road outside the consulate. One soldier hit the ground in the middle of the road and began firing as a large explosion sent up a plume of gray smoke nearby. (Image Courtesy: Dawn News)
  • Three blasts occurred within 20 minutes in Saddar area, located close to the cantonment in Peshawar. (Image Courtesy: Express24/7)
    Three blasts occurred within 20 minutes in Saddar area, located close to the cantonment in Peshawar. (Image Courtesy: Express24/7)
  • The first blast went off at about 1.15 pm near the building of the State Life Insurance Corporation. (Image Courtesy: DGeo News)
    The first blast went off at about 1.15 pm near the building of the State Life Insurance Corporation. (Image Courtesy: DGeo News)
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  • Footage from Pakistani TV showed the second blast apparently occurred in an area where several cars were parked. It was followed by the sound of heavy firing. The third blast went off about five minutes later. (Image Courtesy: Geo News)
    Footage from Pakistani TV showed the second blast apparently occurred in an area where several cars were parked. It was followed by the sound of heavy firing. The third blast went off about five minutes later. (Image Courtesy: Geo News)
  • Several ambulances were seen taking the injured away from the site of the blasts, which was cordoned off by a large number of soldiers. (Image Courtesy: Express 24/7)
    Several ambulances were seen taking the injured away from the site of the blasts, which was cordoned off by a large number of soldiers. (Image Courtesy: Express 24/7)
  • The media was reportedly asked to delay information to avoid compromising security. (Image Courtesy: Geo News)
    The media was reportedly asked to delay information to avoid compromising security. (Image Courtesy: Geo News)
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  • Gunfire was also heard close to the heavily guarded and fortified building in Peshawar, said police officer Aziz Khan. (Image Courtesy: Geo News)
    Gunfire was also heard close to the heavily guarded and fortified building in Peshawar, said police officer Aziz Khan. (Image Courtesy: Geo News)
  • The US Embassy in Islamabad said it could not comment. (Image Courtesy: Express 24/7)
    The US Embassy in Islamabad said it could not comment. (Image Courtesy: Express 24/7)
  • The blasts in Peshawar occurred hours after a suicide bomber struck a gathering at Timergara in Lower Dir district, killing 25 people and injuring 100 others. (Image Courtesy: Express 24/7)
    The blasts in Peshawar occurred hours after a suicide bomber struck a gathering at Timergara in Lower Dir district, killing 25 people and injuring 100 others. (Image Courtesy: Express 24/7)
  • The gathering was organised by the Awami National Party to celebrate the federal government's decision to rename the North West Frontier Province as Khyber Pakhtoonkhwa. (Image Courtesy: Geo News)
    The gathering was organised by the Awami National Party to celebrate the federal government's decision to rename the North West Frontier Province as Khyber Pakhtoonkhwa. (Image Courtesy: Geo News)
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