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Blast smashes cable-TV office

KOHAT: Explosive devices planted at the main office of the cable operator at Askari Plaza here went off on Monday night, completely destroying the office.

Official sources said six kilograms of heavy explosive device planted by unidentified miscreants in the office of the cable operator situated in the Askari Plaza on Bannu Road went off at 10 pm, injuring an operator identified as Sooraj. The blast completely destroyed the office and equipment. Ten nearby shops were also suffered partial damage. The injured operator was taken to the District Headquarters Hospital. Meanwhile, a proprietor of the office, Asad Shah said that he got threats from the militants sometimes back.
Source: The News
Date:8/25/2009