PESHAWAR, July 19: NWFP Governor Lt-Gen Ali Mohammad Jan Aurakzai has condemned the bomb blast in Hangu and expressed sorrow over the loss of innocent lives as a result of this terrorist act.

While expressing his heartfelt sympathies with members of the bereaved families, the governor said that terrorists involved in this heinous act would be brought to justice.

He also prayed to Allah Almighty to rest the departed souls in eternal peace and grant courage to bereaved families to bear the death of their loved-ones with patience and fortitude. He also prayed for the early recovery of the injured.—APP

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