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Hangu shrine bombed

Published June 10, 2009
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KOHAT, June 9 The shrine of a revered saint in Hangu was destroyed by a powerful blast late on Monday night.

The area of Shahukhel Bazaar where the shrine of Shah Almas is located has been under the control of the Taliban for several years. Officials said it might be an act of terrorism because the region has been in grip of sectarian violence for some time.—Correspondent

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