<p>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.</p>

<p>As per an ARY News report&nbsp;quoting local police,&nbsp;a landmine caused the blast. However, this is yet to be confirmed. The Bomb Disposal Unit is still&nbsp;investigating the nature of the explosion.</p>

<p>Tehreek-e-Taliban (TTP), a home-grown terror group in Pakistan, has claimed responsibility for the attack.</p>

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<p>The Express Tribune reported&nbsp;that 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.</p>

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<p>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.</p>

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<p>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.</p>

<p>Expressing grief over the tragic incident, Superintendent Warsak Division stated that the blast seemed to be an "IED explosion".</p>

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<p>However, he added that the nature of the explosion will only be confirmed once the Bomb Disposal Unit (BDU) submits its initial report.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"An investigation is underway," he said.</p>

<p>Following the attack, the area was cordoned off by security forces as emergency teams shifted the injured to nearby medical facilities.</p>

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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.

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 report quoting local police, a landmine caused the blast. However, this is yet to be confirmed. The Bomb Disposal Unit is still investigating the nature of the explosion. Tehreek-e-Taliban (TTP), a home-grown terror group in Pakistan, has claimed responsibility for the attack. Banned Terror group Tehreek e Taliban Pakistan(TTP) has claimed responsibility of targeting an FC Convoy in Peshawar. #Pakistan https://t.co/njpkfKcOp8 — Anas Mallick (@AnasMallick) September 11, 2023 × The casualties The Express Tribune reported that 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. Also read | Afghan Taliban criticise closure of main border crossing with Pakistan 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. IED explosion near Frontier Corps (FC) convoy at Warsak Road in Peshawar. As per the Police, atleast 5 injured in the IED blast.#BreakingNews #Peshawar #peshawarblast #FrontierCorps #FC pic.twitter.com/m810bJouMZ — mishikasingh (@mishika_singh) September 11, 2023 × 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". Also read | Viral video shows Pak Taliban chief giving orders to terrorists involved in attack on check post 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) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

'Landmine' explosion in Pakistan's Peshawar injures 11, one FC personnel killed

<p>In Pakistan's Peshawar, a suicide blast near a vehicle belonging to the security forces in the Hayatabad area on Tuesday (July 18th) injured seven people, while two people including the attacker were killed.</p>

<p>As per a Geo TV report, police have cordoned off the area. Reportedly, the target of this suicide attack were officials of the security forces.</p>

<p>Quoting a high-ranking official, Reuters reported&nbsp;that one person was "martyred" in the attack.&nbsp;Tehreek-e-Jihad Pakistan, a newly founded jihadist group, has claimed responsibility for the attack.</p>

<h2><strong>Injured taken to hospital</strong></h2>

<p>According to the police, of the seven injured people, one is in critical condition, and all the injured have been shifted to the Hayatabad Medical Complex.</p>

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<p>Speaking to the media near the blast site, Cantt Superintendent of Police (SP) Waqas Rafi said that a bomb disposal squad was collecting evidence from the scene.</p>

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<p>"We are looking into the matter and collecting further details. The area has been cordoned off," said Rafi, adding, "We will reach the bottom of this matter and the culprits involved in the incident will be exposed."</p>

<p>Tehreek-e-Jihad Pakistan, the jihadist group that has claimed responsibility for the attack, also attacked a military base in the southwest province of Balochistan last week.</p>

<h2><strong>Afghanistan Taliban and crime in Pakistan</strong></h2>

<p>The return of the Afghan Taliban to power in August 2021 has reportedly led to a surge in terrorist attacks in Pakistan.</p>

<p>According to a report by the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS), an independent think tank, the country has witnessed a 79 per cent increase in terror activities during the first half of 2023.</p>

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<p>The report highlights that 271 militant attacks have occurred during this period, resulting in the loss of 389 lives and injuring 656 individuals. Responding to the increasing militant activity, Pakistani security forces have intensified their efforts. As per Geo TV, Pakistani forces have killed 236 militants and arrested 295 suspected militants across the country in the same six-month period.</p>

<h2><strong>Previous blasts</strong></h2>

<p>The Tuesday blast comes after two similar attacks in Balochistan earlier this month, which led to the death of 12 soldiers.</p>

<p>Dawn reported&nbsp;that the two attacks which took place on the same day led to the Pakistan military's highest single-day toll from terrorist attacks reported this year.</p>

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In Pakistan's Peshawar, a suicide blast near a vehicle belonging to the security forces in the Hayatabad area on Tuesday (July 18th) injured seven people, while two people including the attacker were killed.

In Pakistan's Peshawar, a suicide blast near a vehicle belonging to the security forces in the Hayatabad area on Tuesday (July 18th) injured seven people, while two people including the attacker were killed. As per a Geo TV report, police have cordoned off the area. Reportedly, the target of this suicide attack were officials of the security forces. Quoting a high-ranking official, Reuters reported that one person was "martyred" in the attack. Tehreek-e-Jihad Pakistan, a newly founded jihadist group, has claimed responsibility for the attack. Injured taken to hospital According to the police, of the seven injured people, one is in critical condition, and all the injured have been shifted to the Hayatabad Medical Complex. A blast has been reported near a security forces vehicle in Peshawar's Hayatabad, Phase 6 vicinity -- The blast is speculated to be a suicide attack, per media report. #Pakistan — Anas Mallick (@AnasMallick) July 18, 2023 × Speaking to the media near the blast site, Cantt Superintendent of Police (SP) Waqas Rafi said that a bomb disposal squad was collecting evidence from the scene. Also read | Afghanistan, Pakistani Taliban 'collaborated' on attacks targeting Pak law enforcement: Report "We are looking into the matter and collecting further details. The area has been cordoned off," said Rafi, adding, "We will reach the bottom of this matter and the culprits involved in the incident will be exposed." Tehreek-e-Jihad Pakistan, the jihadist group that has claimed responsibility for the attack, also attacked a military base in the southwest province of Balochistan last week. Afghanistan Taliban and crime in Pakistan The return of the Afghan Taliban to power in August 2021 has reportedly led to a surge in terrorist attacks in Pakistan. According to a report by the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS), an independent think tank, the country has witnessed a 79 per cent increase in terror activities during the first half of 2023. Also read | No construction of building on plot of century-old Hindu temple will be allowed: Karachi mayor The report highlights that 271 militant attacks have occurred during this period, resulting in the loss of 389 lives and injuring 656 individuals. Responding to the increasing militant activity, Pakistani security forces have intensified their efforts. As per Geo TV, Pakistani forces have killed 236 militants and arrested 295 suspected militants across the country in the same six-month period. Previous blasts The Tuesday blast comes after two similar attacks in Balochistan earlier this month, which led to the death of 12 soldiers. Dawn reported that the two attacks which took place on the same day led to the Pakistan military's highest single-day toll from terrorist attacks reported this year. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Suicide attack targetting security forces 'martyrs' 1, injures 7 in Peshawar

<p>The suicide bomber who attacked a mosque in Peshawar this week has been identified, the provincial police chief said on Thursday. He said that the attacker was wearing a police uniform and this is what helped him breach the security.&nbsp;The police chief also confirmed that a&nbsp;severed head that the police found at the blast site was of the attacker.</p>

<p>More than 100 people died in the suicide bomb attack which took place on Monday in a heavily fortified area called Police Lines. All but three of the deceased were policemen.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Moazzam Jah Ansari, police chief of Khyber Pashtunkhwa province where Peshawar is located, told reporters that the bomber was part of a "network" and had driven a motorcycle into the area. He added that the police was “closing in” on the terror network behind the suicide attack.</p>

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<p>"Those on duty didn't check him because he was in a police uniform... It was a security lapse," Moazzam Jah Ansari told reporters.</p>

<p>Monday's bombing was the deadliest in a decade to hit Peshawar.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The suicide blast was so powerful that it blew away the wall of the prayer hall and an inner roof. Around 300 to 400 people, mostly police officers, had gathered for the Zohr prayers, when the bomber blew himself up at around 1 pm.</p>

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Ansari further informed that the police had found ball bearings from the blast site. “We found ball bearings used in a suicide jacket from underneath the rubble yesterday.”</p>

<p>“This was a suicide bomber... we have obtained the CCTV footage of his movement from Khyber Road to the Police Lines... how he parked his motorcycle on a side. He was in a police uniform and was wearing a mask and a helmet,” the officer said.</p>

<p>The attack has led to unprecedented protests by police personnel across the province.</p>

<p>"How long will this injustice against us last?" one of the protesters said to&nbsp;the reporters. Another group of policemen in Peshawar chanted: "We want peace."</p>

<p>The most active militant group in the area, the Pakistani Taliban, also called Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), has denied responsibility for the mosque attack. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack so far.&nbsp;</p>

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The suicide bomber who attacked a mosque in Peshawar this week has been identified, the provincial police chief said on Thursday. He said that the attacker was wearing a police uniform and this is what helped him breach the security.

The suicide bomber who attacked a mosque in Peshawar this week has been identified, the provincial police chief said on Thursday. He said that the attacker was wearing a police uniform and this is what helped him breach the security. The police chief also confirmed that a severed head that the police found at the blast site was of the attacker. More than 100 people died in the suicide bomb attack which took place on Monday in a heavily fortified area called Police Lines. All but three of the deceased were policemen. Moazzam Jah Ansari, police chief of Khyber Pashtunkhwa province where Peshawar is located, told reporters that the bomber was part of a "network" and had driven a motorcycle into the area. He added that the police was “closing in” on the terror network behind the suicide attack. Also Read | Pakistan police officers stage protests against terrorism following Peshawar mosque attack "Those on duty didn't check him because he was in a police uniform... It was a security lapse," Moazzam Jah Ansari told reporters. Monday's bombing was the deadliest in a decade to hit Peshawar. The suicide blast was so powerful that it blew away the wall of the prayer hall and an inner roof. Around 300 to 400 people, mostly police officers, had gathered for the Zohr prayers, when the bomber blew himself up at around 1 pm. × Ansari further informed that the police had found ball bearings from the blast site. “We found ball bearings used in a suicide jacket from underneath the rubble yesterday.” “This was a suicide bomber... we have obtained the CCTV footage of his movement from Khyber Road to the Police Lines... how he parked his motorcycle on a side. He was in a police uniform and was wearing a mask and a helmet,” the officer said. The attack has led to unprecedented protests by police personnel across the province. "How long will this injustice against us last?" one of the protesters said to the reporters. Another group of policemen in Peshawar chanted: "We want peace." The most active militant group in the area, the Pakistani Taliban, also called Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), has denied responsibility for the mosque attack. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack so far. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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