'Landmine' explosion in Pakistan's Peshawar injures 11, one FC personnel killed
'Landmine' explosion in Pakistan's Peshawar injures at least five people
In Pakistan's Peshawar, a blast on Monday injured as many as eleven people while a Frontier Corps (FC) officer was killed. The IED explosion took place near a Frontier Corps convoy at Warsak Road.
As per an ARY News reportquoting local police,a landmine caused the blast. However, this is yet to be confirmed. The Bomb Disposal Unit is stillinvestigating the nature of the explosion.
Tehreek-e-Taliban (TTP), a home-grown terror group in Pakistan, has claimed responsibility for the attack.
The casualties
The Express Tribune reportedthat at least one FC official was killed in the blast. Among the 11 injured, seven are personnel from the Frontier Corps. Rescue 1122 officials confirmed that three civilians were among the injured.
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Security and rescue forces have shifted the injured citizens to a nearby hospital for quick medical assistance. Initially, they were taken to Prime Hospital, and from there, they were later shifted to Lady Reading Hospital for further treatment.
A hospital spokesperson for the Lady Reading Hospital confirmed that four blast victims were given immediate medical aid and that they are out of danger.
Expressing grief over the tragic incident, Superintendent Warsak Division stated that the blast seemed to be an "IED explosion".
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However, he added that the nature of the explosion will only be confirmed once the Bomb Disposal Unit (BDU) submits its initial report.
"An investigation is underway," he said.
Following the attack, the area was cordoned off by security forces as emergency teams shifted the injured to nearby medical facilities.
(With inputs from agencies)
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