Peshawar, Dec 26: The Peshawar Police today said that they have arrested a teenager who was carrying a small quantity of explosives at an election rally of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) chairperson Benazir Bhutto.
The boy, aged about 16, was caught at the gate of the rally, “he was carrying explosive material. We are investigating into the matter,” The News quoted Peshawar Police Chief Mohammad Tahir, assaying.
Tahir refused to divulge more details.
A police official, who was on deputed at the rally, said the boy was carrying explosive material and nails in his pocket.
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