Police vehicle narrowly escapes blast in Badaber area

Pakistan Jan, 23 2023

PESHAWAR: Patrol van of Badaber police Station here narrowly escaped bomb blast, police said. According to statement issued by Peshawar Capital City Police Nasir Khan (in charge of Badaber’s Shaikhan checkpost) was patrolling in Gula Khan Zangal, an area bordering Khyber Agency, when an improvised explosive device (IED) exploded near his vehicle.

“Khan’s vehicle was slightly damaged in blast. Fortunately, no injuries or casualties were reported,” it said.

Police teams arrived at crime site to collect evidence and area has been cordoned off. “Incident is being investigated closely,” statement added.

Meanwhile, bomb disposal squad said that approximately one kilogram of explosives was used in blast.

Published in The Daily National Courier, January, 23 2023

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