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Khaleej Times
02-07-2025
- Politics
- Khaleej Times
Pakistan: Bomb blast targets government vehicle, kills 5
A bomb explosion in Pakistan's Bajaur district's Khar tehsil on Wednesday killed at least five people, including an assistant commissioner, and injured 11 others. The blast targeted a government vehicle on Nawagai Road, causing significant damage, Dawn reported. Bajaur District Police Officer Waqas Rafique confirmed that five people, including two policemen and a civilian, were killed in the explosion targeting a government vehicle on Nawagai Road in Siddiqabad railway attack area of Khar tehsil. According to Dawn, the victims include Nawagai Assistant Commissioner Faisal Ismail, Tehsildar Abdul Wakil, Subedar Noor Hakim, police constable Rashid, and one civilian. "The blast was so intense that the vehicle targeted was destroyed," he said. Security has been increased in the area, and relief activities are underway. The injured have been taken to Khar Hospital for treatment, where an emergency has been imposed. KP Health Adviser Ihtisham Ali strongly condemned the blast and expressed grief over the loss of lives. He contacted the district health officer and the medical superintendent of the District Headquarters Hospital in Khar Bajaur and inquired about the well-being of those injured in the attack, as per Dawn. "An emergency has been imposed in Bajaur hospitals, and health department staff have been alerted for first aid," he said. The health adviser assured the pubic that medical assistance would be provided to the injured. KP Inspector General of Police (IG) Zulfiqar Hameed sought a report on the blast from the Malakand regional police officer (RPO). He also ordered to speed up intelligence-based operations against the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) group and directed the Counter-Terrorism Department's additional inspector general of police to send a special team to Bajaur. "A special branch is obtaining intelligence related to the incident," Hameed said, adding that according to initial information, the TTP targeted the assistant commissioner's vehicle. Hameed said that teams were formed "to arrest the elements involved in the incident while all necessary evidence is being collected from the spot", adding that bomb disposal teams were present on site.
Business Recorder
02-07-2025
- Business Recorder
Assistant Commissioner among 4 killed in Bajaur blast
At least four people, including Assistant Commissioner (AC) and Tehsildar of Nawagai, were killed in a powerful bomb blast that targeted a government vehicle in Bajaur's Khar subdivision on Wednesday, Aaj News reported. According to District Police Officer (DPO) Bajaur Waqas Rafiq, the explosion took place near Siddiqabad Phatak on Nawagai Road. The blast was so intense that the official vehicle was completely destroyed, killing Assistant Commissioner Nawagai Faisal Ismail, Tehsildar Abdul Wakeel, a Subedar, and a police officer on the spot. Bomb blast martyrs three police officers in Mastung Rescue officials said 11 others were injured in the incident and were rushed to Khar Hospital for treatment. The condition of several injured individuals is reported to be critical. Following the incident, security forces cordoned off the area and launched a search operation. There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the bombing. Authorities are investigating the motive and the perpetrators behind the deadly assault on civil administration officials.
Business Recorder
02-07-2025
- Business Recorder
Assistant Commissioner among 4 killed, 11 injured in Bajaur blast
At least four people, including Assistant Commissioner (AC) and Tehsildar of Nawagai, were killed in a powerful bomb blast that targeted a government vehicle in Bajaur's Khar subdivision on Wednesday, Aaj News reported. According to District Police Officer (DPO) Bajaur Waqas Rafiq, the explosion took place near Siddiqabad Phatak on Nawagai Road. The blast was so intense that the official vehicle was completely destroyed, killing Assistant Commissioner Nawagai Faisal Ismail, Tehsildar Abdul Wakeel, a Subedar, and a police officer on the spot. Bomb blast martyrs three police officers in Mastung Rescue officials said 11 others were injured in the incident and were rushed to Khar Hospital for treatment. The condition of several injured individuals is reported to be critical. Following the incident, security forces cordoned off the area and launched a search operation. There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the bombing. Authorities are investigating the motive and the perpetrators behind the deadly assault on civil administration officials.
