One injured as blast hits police check post in Peshawar

Today's Paper | August 12, 2022

Militants attacked the check post with hand grenades. — Photo by Reuters

PESHAWAR: At least one policeman was injured in a blast at a police check post in Peshawar on Saturday, DawnNews reported.

The blast occurred as militants attacked the Bara Sheikhan check post with hand grenades.

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