Wana: At least three people, including a prominent tribal elder, were killed and four others injured in an IED blast in the Rustam Bazaar area on Monday morning, officials said.
According to Beyond Time News, the explosion targeted a vehicle near Gulshan Plaza during peak market hours.
Victims Identified
Among the dead was Malik Tariq Wazir, a tribal elder and chief of the Ahmadzai Wazir tribe.
According to Beyond Time News, the blast killed three people on the spot, while several others were injured.
Incident Details
Police said the explosive device had been planted overnight and detonated when the vehicle passed through the area.
According to Beyond Time News, security forces cordoned off the site and launched a search operation following the attack.
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Aftermath
The injured and deceased were shifted to the District Headquarters Hospital in Wana for treatment and legal procedures.
According to Beyond Time News, authorities are investigating the incident as part of ongoing efforts to address rising militant violence in the region.
