ISLAMABAD: A bomb explosion rocked the Jannat Shah area of Khaar in Bajaurdistrict on Wednesday, claiming the lives of two individuals and injuringanother. District Police Officer (DPO) Bajaur confirmed that the blastresulted from the detonation of explosive material, underscoring thepersistent security threats in the volatile border region. Initialinvestigations point to an improvised explosive device, though no group hasyet claimed responsibility.
The victims, unidentified locals, succumbed to their injuries en route tomedical facilities, while the wounded was rushed to a nearby hospital forurgent treatment. Provincial authorities have swiftly condemned the attack,vowing enhanced security measures to safeguard civilians. KhyberPakhtunkhwa’s proximity to Afghanistan continues to expose it to suchinsurgent activities, with recent intelligence reports highlighting risksfrom banned outfits.
DPO Bajaur emphasized that a comprehensive probe is underway, involvingforensic teams and counter-terrorism units to trace the perpetrators.Emergency protocols have been activated across the district, includingheightened patrols and community alerts. This incident revives fears ofescalating militancy, prompting calls for federal intervention to bolsterborder defenses.Source:www.dawn.com/news/1765432/bajaur-bomb-blast-kills-two-in-khaar-area”>https://www.dawn.com/news/1765432/bajaur-bomb-blast-kills-two-in-khaar-area
