Two separate explosions struck different areas of Lakki Marwat, leaving one person dead and eight others injured, prompting authorities to declare an emergency at the city hospital and launch a search operation for suspects.
According to police, the first explosion occurred when an improvised explosive device (IED) detonated on a cement factory bus.
The blast caused severe damage to the vehicle and injured nine people travelling on board, who were immediately shifted to the city hospital for treatment.
One injured dies at hospital
Medical Superintendent Dr. Kifayatullah said one of the injured succumbed to injuries upon arrival at the hospital. He added that a woman is also among the wounded, while the condition of several injured persons remains critical.
Following the blast and the arrival of multiple injured victims, hospital authorities declared an emergency to handle the situation. Medical staff were placed on high alert to provide immediate treatment to those injured in the attack.
Second blast hits Abbasa Khattak area
Police said the second explosion took place in the Abbasa Khattak area, where another IED detonated at a solar tube well. The blast partially damaged the tube well and a nearby house, causing panic among local residents.
According to police, the solar tube well belongs to Humayun Khan, the president of the local peace committee. Officials said Humayun Khan’s house was also targeted in a rocket attack a few days ago, in which he sustained injuries.
Later, police clashed with terrorists near Wanda Sheikh Khula in Lakki Marwat during a search operation, killing one terrorist involved in the bus bombing.
According to officials, the encounter occurred while police were conducting a search operation in the area following the bomb blast on a cement factory bus. During the exchange of fire, the terrorist responsible for blowing up the bus was killed.
A police officer was also seriously injured in the clash and was shifted for medical treatment.
Regional Police Officer Sajjad Khan and District Police Officer Nazir Khan were present at the scene and supervised the operation. Hundreds of police personnel and members of local peace committees also reached the area to assist law enforcement agencies.
Police said a search operation is still ongoing in the area to track down any remaining suspects.
