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Pakistan: Multiple blasts in Parachinar kill 39, injure 122
At least 39 people were killed and 122 injured in two bomb explosions in the central market of Parachinar, Kurram Agency, Express News reported.
Two bombs planted in motorbikes were reportedly detonated in Shingak Bazaar and in the Zeran vehicle stand that killed at least eight people on the spot and injured more than 122.
The first explosion, what looked like a suicide bombing according to sources, took place near a mosque in the area.
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Parachinar has a significant Shia population that has previously been attacked by hardline Sunni militant groups.
http://tribune.com.pk/story/582301/multiple-blasts-in-parachinar-kill-12-injure-20/
Two bombs planted in motorbikes were reportedly detonated in Shingak Bazaar and in the Zeran vehicle stand that killed at least eight people on the spot and injured more than 122.
The first explosion, what looked like a suicide bombing according to sources, took place near a mosque in the area.
...
Parachinar has a significant Shia population that has previously been attacked by hardline Sunni militant groups.
http://tribune.com.pk/story/582301/multiple-blasts-in-parachinar-kill-12-injure-20/