Peshawar: A number of people have sustained serious injuries in a heavy bomb blast here at Kohat road on Friday, rescue sources informed.
According to the sources, the blast occurred near Kohat bus stand and the explosive material was placed near a local hotel. It is evident that the miscreants tried to attack the hotel and target the huge number of people who pass by the area, rescue official said.
Meanwhile the police have reached the site and cordoned off the area. The security personnel have also arrested one suspect from the spot, taking him to the police stating for further investigation into the blast.
The injured persons are being shifted to the local hospital for medico-legal formalities.