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Grenade Blast Near Mosque in Kohat Kills Two Children, Injures One
Two children lost their lives and one was injured in a grenade explosion near a mosque in the Sheikhan area. Rescue 1122 confirmed the bodies and the injured have been shifted to the hospital.
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by News Desk
2025-04-10
Grenade Blast Near Mosque in Kohat Kills Two Children, Injures One

A tragic incident unfolded in Kohat’s Sheikhan area where a grenade explosion near a mosque claimed the lives of two children and left another critically injured.

According to Rescue 1122 officials, the explosion occurred under unclear circumstances, sending shockwaves through the local community. Emergency teams reached the site promptly and shifted the deceased and injured child to a nearby hospital for treatment.

The cause of the explosion is currently under investigation. Authorities have yet to confirm whether the grenade was abandoned or deliberately planted. Security forces have cordoned off the area and initiated a search operation.

This incident highlights the ongoing risks posed by unexploded ordnance and the urgent need for public safety awareness in conflict-affected areas.
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