3 killed, 13 injured in suicide attack in Pakistan

Become a MemberDark ModeBecome a MemberOperation SindoorRaghav's TakeState of EducationUncovering HateQisse KahaniyaanClimate ChangeIndia Fights FraudMembers OnlyWebQoofMoreMy ReportBrand

StudioBusinessTech And AutoFITGenderOpinionSpecial ProjectsVideosEntertainmentWorldThe Quint LabMoreSportsEducationExplainersPodcastsPoliticsGraphic NovelsLawMembers' OpinionSouth

AsiansNEONDark ModeBecome a MemberHomeNaukri CrisisIndia Fights FraudUncovering HateSpecial ProjectsAbout UsT&CPrivacy PolicyBECOME A MEMBERCreated by potrace 1.16, written by Peter Selinger

2001-2019FOLLOW US ONAbout UsContact UsPrivacy Policy ADVERTISEMENTREMOVE AD3 killed, 13 injured in suicide attack in Pakistan3 killed, 13 injured in suicide attack in

PakistanIANSPublished: 03 May 2018, 10:06 PM ISTHot News TextAaAaSmallAaMediumAaLargeADVERTISEMENTREMOVE AD Islamabad, May 3 (IANS) At least three people were killed and 13 others injured

when a suicide bomber blew himself up near a bus carrying Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) employees in Pakistan's Punjab province on Thursday, the media reported.According to the

reports, the suicide attacker targeted a bus carrying the PAEC employees oon Basal road near Dhok Gama area in Attock city.Police officials confirmed that, an employee of the PAEC and a

passer-by were among the three killed in the attack whereas all the injured were employees of the PAEC.The bus driver and a passer-by tried to overpower the attacker who blew himself up

after firing shots at the bus, killing both of them on the spot, said District Emergency Officer Ashfaq, adding that the bus was completely destroyed by the powerful blast.Security forces

and rescue teams rushed to the site and shifted the injured to nearby hospitals in the city.The area has been cordoned off and a search operation launched.No group or individual has claimed

the responsibility for the attack yet.--IANSahm/vd

(This story was auto-published from a syndicated feed. No part of the story has been edited by The Quint.)

(At The Quint, we question everything. Play an active role in shaping our journalism by becoming a member today.)

Read Latest News and Breaking News at The Quint, browse for more from hotwire-text Topics:  ians Read Full ArticleSpeaking truth to power requires allies like you.Become a

MemberMonthly6-MonthlyAnnualCheck Member Benefits Loading Comments...

ADVERTISEMENTREMOVE ADStay UpdatedADVERTISEMENTREMOVE AD×× SECTIONSFITGenderOpinionSpecial ProjectsVideosEntertainmentWorldThe Quint LabSportsEducationExplainersPodcastsPoliticsGraphic

NovelsLawMembers' OpinionSouth AsiansNEONTRENDING TOPICSRajdeep Sardesai InterviewWaqf LandManoj Bajpayee InterviewMinorities in BangladeshFact CheckClimate Change NewsSharad Pawar: Victim

of BJP'sUncovering HateJharkhand LynchingFOLLOW US ONQuint HindiFITAbout UsContact UsPrivacy PolicyT&C