KHYBER AGENCY: At least seven people were killed and five others were injured in a suicide attack on a check post of peace committee volunteers in the Pir Mela area of Tirah Valley, Khyber Agency on Wednesday morning.
The political administration officials said volunteers of a peace committee were present at the check post when a suicide bomber detonated explosives, killing five volunteers on the spot. Two of the deceased were said to be children.
According to the officials, the injured - several of whom are in critical condition - were shifted to local private clinics.
"At least five tribesmen were killed and seven others were wounded after a suicide bomber blew himself up," a local government official told AFP.
Local security officials also confirmed the bombing and casualties.
Meanwhile, a spokesperson of Governor of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) province Mehtab Ahmed Khan told AFP that the top provincial official condemned the suicide bombing and ordered health authorities to provide the best care for the wounded.
So far no one has claimed responsibility for the latest suicide attack but officials allege involvement of banned Lashkar-e-Islam (LeI), headed by Mangal Bagh.
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RIP.
@When? Though I am an Indian I agree, times of human tragedy should not be exploited for one-upmanship by either country. I disagreed when I saw lies here about India rescuing only Hindus and not Muslims in the recent floods and I disagree with @Sane_Thinker now.
@Interesting: India is not involved in Balochistan. The accusation that India isinvolved in FATA is laughable. It is your APC that said neoiations with TTP need to happen. It was Imran Khan and Ch. Nissar who were furoous when Hakeemullah Mehsud was droned. The Pakistan JI chief even called him a shahid.
The next question is how to prevent future attacks.....
Inna Lillahi wa inna ilaihi raji'un.
Translation "Surely we belong to Allah and to Him shall we return".
We send our heartfelt condolences to the victims' families, and hope to see the culprits caught and punished to the fullest extent of the law.
Ali Khan Digital Engagement Team, USCENTCOM
It's very interesting when Indians lecture us on supporting terrorist movements --- and forget their own exploits in Balochistan, Sri Lanka and even FATA!
All checkposts need to take precautiionary measures. For example people should be stopped to at a safe distance from the check posts and asked to show if they are wearing bomb carrying vests.
@Sane_Thinker.. When will Indians learn to avoid posting their political and hate comments on atleast those articles that mention the death of humans ?
R.I.P.
Pakistan's strategic investments bearing fruits. When will Pakistan realise that you can't run with the hares and hunt with the hounds.