The two explosions in the capital city early Saturday were described as a warning from militant outfits against the military operation in North Waziristan.
A senior police official on the condition of anonymity said that the explosions were carried out to create panic and terrorise the citizens. “It was a warning from the militants affiliated with terrorist outfits,” he added.
“The terrorists wanted to warn the government to get ready for more brutal acts of terrorism in the city against the killing in North Waziristan by security forces,” the official said, adding warning in such a way was never given in the past.
“It is difficult to defuse a booby trap as it goes off when someone touches it.”
The official said the modus operandi used in carrying out the two blasts suggested that they were prepared by a same group.
One person was killed and another injured in one of the blasts.
In both the incidents, improvise explosive devices carrying low density materials weighing one to two kilograms were used, the police said, adding there were no pellets, ball bearings or shrapnels attached with the IED.
Extra vigilance at entry and exit points of the city has also been ordered after the blasts to ensure security.
