Mine blast: Two men, minor severely hurt in Kurram Agency

Hospital officials may amputate leg of 14-year-old Jabir Hussain.

PARACHINAR: Three people were severely wounded when an anti-personnel mine exploded in Pewar area of Sharmakhel in Kurram Agency on Friday, officials said.

The men, identified as 18-year-old Mudassir Hussain, 20-year-old Said Muhammad and 14-year-old Jabir Hussain, were taken Agency Headquarter Hospital in Parachinar. Hospital officials said they will have to amputate Jabir’s leg as it was badly damaged.

MNA Sajid Hussain Tori, who hails from the area, said that they have requested responsible officials to clear the area of mines.