Blast in Pakistan: 18 dead in suicide terror attack in Mardan district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

The blast occurred outside the office of National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) office in Mardan district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (Pakistan) as reported by the Pakistani media

Written by: Mohammed Uzair Shaikh

Updated: December 29, 2015, 3:57 PM IST

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Islamabad, Dec 29: At least 18 people have been reported to be killed in a fresh terror attack in Pakistan. The bomb blast occurred in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan. The town of Mardan was targeted by extremists active in the region. More than 80 people are said to be critically injured, who have been rushed for medical facilities. The number of casualties are expected to increase.

The blast occurred outside the office of National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) office in Mardan district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (Pakistan) as reported by the Pakistani media. (ALSO READ: Paragliders, drones on chart of Pakistan terrorist groups, warns intelligence)

As of now, no terrorist organization has claimed responsibility of the blast. However, dreaded terror outfit Pakistan Tehrike-e-Taliban (TTP) is said to behind the gruesome assault.

The terror attack was aimed at causing maximum damage. NADRA office is usually occupied with a high number of civilians, and hence the number of casualties are expected to rise. Among 18 dead, 17 are reported to be male, whereas one child has succumbed to the injuries.

Mardan blast: It was a “suicide attack carried out by a bomber”: DIG Mardan Saeed Wazir https://t.co/ySo8QNw9LE pic.twitter.com/9NiSBP2hbm

— Dawn.com (@dawn_com) December 29, 2015

The bomb blast was carried out by a motorcycle-borne suicide attacker who crashed his vehicle into the gates of NADRA and it subsequently exploded. “It was a suicide attack carried out by a bomber,” said DIG Mardan Saeed Wazir.