SHIKARPUR: Election candidate escaped massive suicide attack as terrorists continue to target general poll campaigns, here on Wednesday.
Muhammad Jatoi of National People’s Party was the target of the attack, which resulted in injuries to two people.
Police said a suicide bomber struck himself with the car of Jatoi, candidate from NA 202, as soon as his convoy reached toll plaza here.
It is pertinent to mention here that candidates preparing for general elections in the country are being targeted every other day in their bid to affect the process.
Blasts had also occurred near the election offices of ANP and MQM in Karachi, raising hue and cry.
Remains of the bomber found
Police says it has found head of the alleged suicide bomber from the scene, highlighting the high intensity of the explosives used in the incident.
Over 7kg explosives
According to DIG Police Larkana, more than seven kilogram of explosives were used in the attack.
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