RAWALPINDI: At least 10 people were killed in a blast that took place near Rawalpindi’s Qasim market on Friday, DawnNews quoted the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) as saying.

Gunmen opened fire on worshippers after the blast and security officials were engaged in an exchange of gunfire with the militants.

Police and ambulances were on their way to the blast’s site which has now been cordoned off by security personnel.

At least four suicide attackers were involved in the assault, police sources told DawnNews.

This is the second time that Qasim market has been attacked. The market is situated in a residential area which houses serving and retired military officials.