Two killed, several injured in South Waziristan bomb blast

Pakistan

Officials confirmed that two police officers were among injured

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WANA (Dunya News) – A bomb blast near the taxi stand in the Lower Wana Bazaar of South Waziristan has left two people dead and 14 injured.

According to police, a powerful explosion occurred near a police van at the Shakai Stand in Wana Bazaar. The blast was carried out using a remote-controlled bomb.

Officials confirmed that two police officers were among the injured, while several civilians were also reported wounded. The injured were immediately shifted to Wana Headquarters Hospital, where they are receiving medical treatment.

District Police Officer (DPO) Tahir Shah stated that following the explosion and subsequent gunfire, a large number of security personnel were deployed in the area, and evidence is being collected.

In a separate incident, a cylinder explosion occurred in Phagal Bazaar, a nearby area of Kaghan, injuring 7 people, including children.

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According to rescue officials, the cylinder blast took place inside a shop, and school-going children were also caught in the explosion. The injured were moved to Balakot Hospital for treatment.