Bajaur: Police vehicle hits roadside bomb, 3 officers injured
Zhob market rocked by blast. A sudden explosion occurred in a local market due to explosives placed in tin containers on the roof of a shop, here on Saturday.
According to police, the explosives, embedded with iron pieces, were deliberately placed to incite fear and panic among the public, potentially affecting business activities in the area.
Authorities are investigating the incident, believing the intent was to disrupt the market’s operations rather than cause direct harm.
As per the Police spokesperson, no damage or injuries were caused by the blast, while the situation is under control, and further security measures are being taken.
Bajaur blast
In Bajaur district’s Khar tehsil, a police vehicle struck a roadside bomb, injuring three officers. DSP Abdul Aziz reported that SHO Shah Pur Khan was on a routine patrol when the incident occurred in the Bhai Chainah area. While the SHO was unharmed, the three officers sustained injuries.
The injured were promptly transferred to the headquarters hospital in Khar. Police have collected evidence from the scene and launched a search operation in the area to apprehend the suspects.
