File photo of a blast crime scene. PHOTO: REUTERS/ FILE
According to the security forces, an elder of the local peace committee, Mian Sher Ali Jaja, along with his family was in his vehicle when a roadside planted bomb exploded.
The bomb attack killed Jaja’ son and severely injured others who were present inside the vehicle. The injured were shifted to the Saidu Teaching hospital where, according to the doctors, they are in critical condition.
Security forces, soon after the incident, cordoned off the area and started a search operation. However, no arrest was reported till the filing of this report.
Jaja was on his way to district Shangla to extend his condolences to the sufferers of another bomb blast in the area that killed five including a DSP.
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The Peace Talks are off to a great start then!
@truth have u ever been to swat?
very strange, in the area, a bird can not fly without Army permission. A bomb blast is far far impossible.
This attach doesn't make any sense other than to tell that swat is still being distablized