AC among five killed in Bajaur blast

BAJAUR: At least five persons including Assistant Commissioner Nawagai Faisal Ismail were killed in a blast targeting the officer’s vehicle in Bajaur, KP, ARY News reported on Wednesday.

According to police, a powerful blast near the Phatak Mela area of Bajaur left five people dead and several others injured.

As per Deputy Commissioner Bajaur Shahid Ali Khan, the blast took place near Mela Ground in the Phatak Mela area, where a remote-controlled explosive targeted a government vehicle.

The incident resulted in the deaths of Tehsildar Abdul Wakeel, two police officers, and a bystander. Additionally, 11 individuals, including five police personnel, were injured and transported to nearby medical centers for care. No organization has yet claimed responsibility for the attack.

Law enforcement officials also confirmed that the blast was a targeted attack on the vehicle of the assistant commissioner. The nature of the explosive device is yet to be officially determined, but initial reports suggest it was a planted bomb.

District Police Officer (DPO) stated that the explosion caused significant casualties, with rescue teams swiftly reaching the scene to transfer the injured to nearby medical facilities in Bajaur.

The area was immediately cordoned off by security forces, and an investigation has been launched.

Last month, the house of Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) and Member of the National Assembly, Mubarak Zeb Khan, was partially damaged in a rocket attack in Bajaur.

No casualties were reported in the incident. Law enforcement agencies swiftly arrived at the scene upon receiving the information and have launched an investigation.

Prime Minister(PM) Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has strongly condemned the rocket attack on the residence of Member of the National Assembly, Mubarak Zeb Khan, in Bajaur.

According to a spokesperson, the PM expressed deep concern over the incident and thanked Almighty Allah that no loss of life occurred during the attack.