Explosion in Mardan Claims Three Lives, Injures Seven
n explosion near a bridge in Mardan district’s Takhtbhai Jalala area has resulted in three fatalities and seven injuries, local authorities confirmed on Thursday.
According to District Police Officer Zahoor Barbar Afridi, the blast occurred as a police vehicle was passing over the bridge. “A speeding rickshaw on the bridge was also caught in the explosion, leading to the deaths of three individuals,” Afridi stated. Among the injured are two policemen who were on duty at the time of the incident.
Superintendent of Police Saddar Circle, Khalid Khan, indicated that the explosive device had been planted by unidentified terrorists near the bridge and was detonated as the police vehicle approached.
Following the explosion, a significant police presence was swiftly deployed to the area, initiating a thorough search operation. Meanwhile, rescue teams quickly transported the injured to Tehsil Headquarters Hospital Takhtbhai for urgent medical treatment.
The incident has underscored ongoing security challenges in the region, prompting heightened vigilance among law enforcement agencies. Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the attack to ensure the safety and security of the public in Mardan district.
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