Explosion rocks DI Khan, eight dead, dozens injured

D I KHAN, Feb 20 (APP): At least eight persons were killed and dozens injured in powerful explosion during a funeral procession near Imam bargah Kotli Imam Hussain here Friday, police said. The blast believed to be a suicide attack ripped through during the funeral procession of one Sher Zaman.

The injured were rushed to the district headquarters Hospital for treatment where emergency has been declared.

The mourners and family members of the deceased protested over the incident and resorted to aerial firing. Police rushed to the scene and started search operation.