Seven policemen injured in Peshawar roadside blast

TTP claims responsibility for attacks on police personnel in Peshawar, Karachi

PESHAWAR: At least seven police officials were injured when a roadside bomb targeting a Rapid Response Force (RRF) van, exploded at Warsak Road, near Darmangi Village on Thursday.

Initial reports revealed the van carrying police officials was patrolling in the area when the bomb exploded, injuring seven officials. Security officers arrived at the site and cordoned off the area for further investigation.

The injured were shifted to Lady Reading Hospital (LRH) for immediate treatment. According to sources, one of the officials is in critical condition.

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In June, a policeman was killed and at least three officials injured in a road-side bomb attack in Peshawar. The bomb targeted a police vehicle in the Garhi Sobat Khan area, within the jurisdiction of Khazana police station, Peshawar. Sub-Inspector Qayum Dad was killed in the blast, confirmed SSP Operation Abbas Majeed Marwat.

The injured police personnel were identified as Atlas, Junid and Asim, who were shifted to the Lady Reading Hospital (LRH). Their condition is said to be critical. Police and BDU officials reached the site and initiated an investigation.

“At least five to six kilogram of high explosives were used in the attack, with the help of a remote-controlled device,” a BDU official told The Express Tribune.

TTP claims responsibility

Meanwhile, the proscribed miliant group Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) claimed responsibility for Thursday’s attacks, targetting police personnel in Peshawar and Karachi, a spokesperson for the militant group said.