Three injured in blast in Pakistan's restive Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province

Heavy contingents of police rushed to the site and cordoned off the entire area following the blast

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Press Trust of India Peshawar
1 min read Last Updated : Feb 24 2024 | 6:31 AM IST

Three persons were injured when an explosive device planted on a motorbike detonated in Pakistan's restive Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Friday, police said.

The incident occurred at Darazinda area of Dera Ismail Khan district.

The blast originated from a motorbike laden with explosives that was parked in front of a hotel. The explosion resulted in injuries to three passersby in the vicinity, police said, adding that one of the injured persons is in critical condition.

Heavy contingents of police rushed to the site and cordoned off the entire area following the blast.

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First Published: Feb 24 2024 | 6:31 AM IST

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