A bomb explosion tragically struck a police vehicle in the Mamund tehsil of Bajaur district on Monday, resulting in the martyrdom of at least five police officials. More than ten others suffered injuries in this heinous attack.
The initial reports indicate that the blast specifically targeted the police vehicle in Tehsil Mamond, within the Bajaur district.
The police personnel who fell victim to this attack were en route to provide security for polio vaccination teams. Fears of increased fatalities loom as the situation develops. Following the blast, the deceased and injured were promptly transported to Khar Hospital, where an emergency has been declared to handle this critical situation effectively.
Unconfirmed reports suggest that the targeted vehicle might have been transporting a polio team, which adds another layer of complexity to the incident. The authorities in Bajaur are actively engaged in ascertaining the full extent of the casualties and determining the exact nature of the blast. As the community grapples with this tragedy, the number of casualties is expected to rise, underscoring the severity of the attack.