Pakistani bomb disposal expert killed in blast

A bomb disposal expert was killed on Friday in Pakistan`s Peshawar city while attempting to defuse an explosive device.

Islamabad: A bomb disposal expert was killed Friday in Pakistan`s Peshawar city while attempting to defuse an explosive device, Geo News reported.

The incident took place in Budh Bair area of the city when bomb squad veteran Hukam Khan, in his late 50s, successfully defused one bomb but was killed when another exploded as he tried to make it safe.

Three police officers were wounded in the blast.
IANS

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