Peshawar – A deadly explosion rocked the Bajaur district on Wednesday, claiming the lives of four individuals, including senior government Officers. Among the deceased are Nawagai Assistant Commissioner Faisal Ismail, Tehsildar Wakeel Khan, Inspector Noor Hukum, and a passerby, whose identity has yet to be confirmed.
According to initial reports, the blast was a targeted attack on the district administration, raising serious concerns over the deteriorating security situation in the region.
The incident occurred in the Nawagai area of Bajaur, where the officials were reportedly on an administrative visit.Security personnel and rescue teams rushed to the site immediately, and the area was cordoned off for investigation.The bodies of the victims were shifted to a nearby hospital, while a search operation was launched to trace those involved in the attack.
This tragic incident comes just a day after fierce clashes were reported between security forces and militants in different parts of Bajaur, underscoring the alarming rise in militant activity and the breakdown of law and order in the district.
Security experts and local authorities have described the situation as extremely volatile, urging the federal and provincial governments to take immediate and decisive action to restore peace and ensure the safety of government officials and civilians in the area.
No group has claimed responsibility for the attack so far.However, the nature of the assault has led officials to believe it may be the work of local or cross-border militant groups who have recently intensified their activities in the region.
Further investigations are underway, and a high-level security meeting has been convened to assess the situation and devise a counter-strategy to prevent such incidents in the future.
