A woman died on the spot, while seven children and five women, among others, were injured. STOCK IMAGE
A woman was killed and 14 others, including children, were injured in a high-intensity explosion inside a house in Sadda, Kurram Agency on Sunday.
According to officials of the political administration, the explosion occurred in the early hours and was so severe that it razed several portions of the house.
Locals and khasadar personnel rushed to the site to begin rescue efforts and shifted the injured to a hospital.
A woman died on the spot, while seven children and five women, among others, were injured. Doctors said the condition of some of the wounded was critical. Political administration officials are staying tight-lipped over the nature of the explosion.
Sadda tehsil located adjacent to Orakzai Agency and Hangu district is home to a large number of Sunni tribesmen and the area is also known for the presence of militants associated with sectarian outfits.
Published in The Express Tribune, February 16th, 2015.
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