Atleast 12 people including two children were killed and several wounded in a blast near the bus stand at Kohat road, Peshawar.

According to the sources, A huge explosive material was used in the blast targeted the bus stand at a busy Kohat road which killed 12 people and injured 35 others.

Talking to Aaj news, the Information Minister KP, Mian Ifthikhar Husain confirmed the casualties and injured people, adding that 40-45kg explosive was used in the car bomb blast.

While AIG KP, Shafqat Malik said to arrest a suspect from the blast spot. Several vehicles are reported to have been damaged in the powerful blast.

No group has said they carried out the attack as yet.

The injured were shifted to the Lady Riding hospital and City Hospital Kohat.

Security forces cordoned off the area and further investigation was underway.