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Bomb blast near Bajaur dam kills two in Pakistan
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Bomb blast near Bajaur dam kills two in Pakistan

From Dawn · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A remote-controlled bomb killed two people near the Tali small dam in Bajaur, Pakistan.
  • The victims were identified as local residents Suleman Khan and Ghulam Khan.
  • Police have launched an investigation and are searching for the perpetrators.

Two individuals were killed in a remote-controlled bomb explosion near the Tali small dam in the Salarzai tehsil of Pakistan's Bajaur tribal district on Saturday evening. The victims, identified as local residents Suleman Khan and Ghulam Khan, were among a group of young people gathered near the dam for refreshment when the improvised explosive device detonated before sunset.

According to police spokesperson Mansoor Khan, the bomb was planted by unidentified individuals. Local police quickly responded to the scene, cordoning off the area to collect evidence. An investigation has been initiated to determine the motive behind the attack and to identify those responsible.

An investigation has been launched to determine the motive behind the blast and identify perpetrators.

โ€” Mansoor KhanThe police spokesperson detailed the immediate response to the bombing.

Another police official, Israr Khan, confirmed that a search operation is currently underway in the area to apprehend the perpetrators. Reports indicate that Suleman Khan was a teacher at a local government school, adding a tragic dimension to the loss. The incident has prompted a security response aimed at ensuring the safety of the region and bringing those involved to justice.

search operation was under way in the area to hunt down the perpetrators of the explosion.

โ€” Israr KhanAnother police official confirmed ongoing efforts to capture those responsible.
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Originally published by Dawn in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.