Peshawar: Terrorists attack NATO oil tankers, 5 killed

Peshawar: Terrorists attack NATO oil tankers, 5 killed
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Summary Some unidentified persons attacked NATO oil tankers on Ring Road, Peshawar. Five people got killed due to firing and burns.

In the area of Kohat Road, Peshawar, unidentified people opened fire and attacked two NATO terminals due to which dozens of parked oil tankers were set ablaze. As a result of this attack, five people also got killed; where as the attackers managed to flee from the scene. As soon as the information about this incident was known, police and rescue teams rushed to the site; however fire could not be extinguished even after two hours.As many as 16 oil tankers were destroyed completely, while 40 others got damaged. The rescue officials claim that they have recovered Rs. 150,000 from one dead body and Rs 8,000 from another. Four hand-grenades have also been found from nearby fields which are in police custody now.

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