Former senator among five killed in Bajaur explosion
Pakistan
Vehicle of Hidayatullah was targeted in the remote-controlled bomb blast
BAJAUR (Dunya News) – Five people including former Senator Hidayatullah Khan were killed in remote-controlled bomb blast in Bajaur, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on Wednesday.
The vehicle of the former senator was targeted in the blast which took place in an area of Mahmond tehsil of the district. The two victims have been identified as Nazar Din and Malik Irfan.
Police have cordoned off the area while dead bodies have been shifted to hospital. Former lawmaker Hidayatullah was a brother of ex-governor Shaukatullah.
President Asif Ali Zardari has expressed his deep grief and sorrow over the deaths of Hidayatullah, a former senator and several other people who lost their lives in a remote-controlled bomb blast in Bajaur.
The president condemning the terrorist incident, expressed condolences with the bereaved families, President Secretariat Press Wing said in a press release.
He also prayed for the departed souls and for the bereaved families to bear the losses with fortitude.
CONDOLENCES
Meanwhile, Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur condemned the incident and summoned a report from police authorities.
“All aspects of the incident should be investigated and a report should be submitted,” he was quoted as saying in a statement.
He also condoled the death of Hidayatullah Khan with the bereaved family.
KP government spokesperson Barrister Mohammad Ali Saif offered prayers for the former senator and said: “Such cowardly attacks cannot dampen our spirits.”
President Asif Ali Zardari expressed regret over the deaths due to a “remote-controlled bomb”.
He strongly condemned the attack and extended his condolences to the family members.
