Blast injures 3 in Islamabad

Three persons, including a teenage boy, were injured when an explosive device went off beside a road on the outskirts of the Pakistani capital on Sunday, police said.

Three persons, including a teenage boy, were injured when an explosive device went off beside a road on the outskirts of the Pakistani capital on Sunday, police said.

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The blast occurred at Malpur village near Bahra Kahu area.

Police officials said the device was buried near the road under bushes and garbage.

A man and his 16-year-old nephew, who were on a motorcycle, and a motorist were injured, they said.

Rescue teams, a bomb disposal squad and policemen rushed to the spot, officials said.

Police said they are trying to ascertain the nature of the blast.