1 Killed, Several Injured After IED Explosion at Kausar Cricket Ground During Live Match
A tragic explosion disrupted a local cricket match in Khar tehsil, Bajaur district, located in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, on Saturday.
- The blast occurred at Kausar Cricket Ground while a match was underway.
- At least one person was killed in the explosion.
- Several others, including children, sustained injuries.
- Authorities have confirmed the use of an improvised explosive device (IED).
Police Statement
According to Bajaur District Police Officer Waqas Rafique, the blast was a deliberate act carried out using an IED.
“The device was planted and detonated during the match,” said Rafique, as reported by Dawn newspaper.
Casualties and Emergency Response
- One man lost his life due to the explosion.
- Multiple people, some of them children, were injured.
- All injured individuals have been shifted to a nearby hospital for medical treatment.
- Police and emergency services reached the site immediately after the explosion.
Investigation Underway
Local authorities have launched a full investigation to determine the perpetrators and motives behind the attack. Security in the region has been heightened.
Background: Bajaur’s Security Challenges
Bajaur, part of Pakistan’s tribal belt along the Afghanistan border, has seen several security incidents in the past. The area remains under close observation due to militant activity and cross-border tensions.
