At least four killed in blast at Pakistan religious school

PESHAWAR, PAKISTAN - At least four students were killed and dozens more wounded Tuesday when a bomb exploded during a class at their religious school in northwestern Pakistan, officials said.

"The blast took place in a seminary during a Koran class. Someone took a bag inside the seminary. At least four seminary students have been killed and 34 wounded," Azim told AFP.Mohammad Ali Gandapur, another senior police official, confirmed the blast and details. He said two teachers were among the wounded.The blast follows months of relative calm in Pakistan.

Violence in Pakistan has declined in recent years following a series of military operations along the border with Afghanistan, but militant groups are still able to carry out deadly attacks.

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