ISLAMABAD: As many as 5 people were killed and over 15 including policemen were injured in an explosion near police van in main market in D. I. Khan.

Some unknown persons hit police van that carries Elite Force personnel resulting into death of 5 people and leaving over 15 persons injured.

Bodies and injured were shifted to hospital. Some unknown persons opened firing on policemen in hospital. Injured included Abdul Hamid, Ishaq, Qudratullah, Nasir, Yasir, Shireen, Qamar Zaman and others. Police besieged area and started search operation.  According to preliminary investigation motorcycle was used in explosion. Explosive material was planted in motorcycle. Age of victims is stated to be between 15 to 20 years. One victim has been recognised as Qamar Zaman.  Injured include 2 women and one baby.

Published in The Daily National Courier, November, 04 2023

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