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Deadly Market Blast: 7 Killed as Explosion Targets Police Vehicle in Lakki Marwat
At least seven people, including two police officers, were killed on Tuesday in a devastating blast in the Sarai Naurang market of Lakki Marwat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The explosion, which targeted a police patrol vehicle, also left over 20 others injured, many of whom are in critical condition. Security forces have cordoned off the area as investigations continue into the nature of the device used in the attack
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by News Desk
2026-05-12
Deadly Market Blast: 7 Killed as Explosion Targets Police Vehicle in Lakki Marwat

A powerful explosion devastated a busy square in the Serai Naurang tehsil of Lakki Marwat on Tuesday, resulting in the martyrdom of at least seven people, including two police officers. The blast occurred at a high-traffic junction connecting Bannu and Dera Ismail Khan, leaving 23 others injured, including a woman and a teenage girl.

Details of the Incident

  • The Casualties: Police identified the martyred officers as Adil Jan and Rahatullah. The injured were rushed to local hospitals in Serai Naurang and Bannu, with several reportedly in critical condition.

  • Nature of the Blast: While the exact cause is still being investigated, authorities are looking into whether the explosion was triggered by a suicide bomber or a booby-trapped loader rickshaw parked in the market. The Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) is currently analyzing evidence from the site.

  • Damage: Social media footage from the scene shows significant destruction, with multiple shops leveled and several three-wheelers mangled by the force of the blast.

Government & Security Response

  • Provincial Action: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has demanded an immediate report from the IG Police. He expressed deep grief over the loss of lives and directed medical facilities to provide the highest level of care to the survivors.

  • Security Context: This tragedy follows a massive suicide attack in nearby Bannu just three days ago, which claimed the lives of 15 police personnel.

  • Diplomatic Fallout: Following the recent surge in violence, Pakistan’s Foreign Office recently summoned the Afghan chargé d’affaires to lodge a "strong demarche," citing evidence that recent cross-border attacks were masterminded by militants based in Afghanistan.
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