On August 20, 2025, an explosion in Enayat Kaley Bazar on Bypass Road in Bajaur, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, injured several individuals.
According to local journalist Hasbanullah, videos circulating online show residents rushing the injured to a nearby hospital. Gunfire was reported following the explosion, heightening panic in the area.
An explosion occurred in the busy Enayat Kaley Bazaar, located in the Bajaur district. The exact cause of the explosion and the number of casualties remain unconfirmed. However, local sources reported chaotic scenes as people evacuated the area. Hasbanullah mentioned that gunfire followed the blast, but details regarding the perpetrators or their motives are unclear. Authorities have initiated an investigation to determine the nature of the attack.
باجوڑ۔ عنایت کلے بازار کے قریب دھماکے کی آواز ، دور دور تک آواز سنی گئی pic.twitter.com/safxc38tSa
— Bilal Yasir (@BilalYasirBjr) August 20, 2025Rescue teams and local police quickly mobilised to assist victims, with the injured being transported to a local hospital for treatment. The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government is coordinating with the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) to ensure medical support and security in the region. Residents are urged to avoid the area and report suspicious activities to authorities.
Bajaur, near the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, has faced recurrent militant attacks. A similar July 2025 bombing killed five, including an assistant commissioner, underscoring the region’s security challenges. The latest blast raises concerns about escalating violence, prompting calls for enhanced safety measures.
