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Blast kills 38, wounds over 50 in SW Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Aug 8, (KUNA) -- An attack at the funeral of a slain police officer in Quetta Thursday killed at least 38 people including senior police officials According to the initial police reports, a blast, targeting the funeral procession of a police officer slain earlier in militant attack, led to the death of 38 people and the injury of 50 others.
Bomb disposal experts said the explosive device's weight was estimated at eight to ten kilograms. (end) sbk.gta KUNA 081644 Aug 13NNNN