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At least 12 people were killed, including the main local politician Harun Bilur, who was in opposition to the Taliban movement, after a suicide bomber blew himself up in a political rally.
This was announced Tuesday by the New York Times
"A candidate (in the general election – ed) of a political party opposed to the Taliban was killed Tuesday night during a suicide bombing" , says the report.
It is specified that the terrorist act took place when Bilur spoke before the voters.
There are 12 dead and dozens wounded, including serious injuries. In 1965, a mined car exploded: at least 20 dead
No organization has claimed responsibility until now, but the Pakistani Talibs have resorted to similar acts on several occasions. attacks on secular politicians.
The current terrorist attack has raised concerns about the safety of candidates in a general election in the country scheduled for July 25. This is the first such attack in Pakistan this year, the NYT said.
Photo: Agence France-Presse
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