LAKKI MARWAT, May 12 — At least nine people, including two policemen, were martyred on Tuesday in a powerful blast at a busy square in the Serai Naurang tehsil of Lakki Marwat. The explosion, which occurred at a key traffic junction between Bannu and Dera Ismail Khan, left 23 others injured, including a woman and a teenage girl. While the exact nature of the blast is still being determined by the Bomb Disposal Squad, authorities are investigating whether it was a suicide mission or a remotely detonated explosive-laden vehicle.
Seven people, including two police personnel, were martyred and several others injured in an explosion in Sarai Naurang Bazaar, Lakki Marwat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. According to details, Fitna Al Khwarij used an improvised explosive device planted on a motorcycle to carry out the… pic.twitter.com/pqGOjtefO6
— Pakistan TV (@PakTVGlobal) May 12, 2026
Quick Facts
- 09 fatalities confirmed, including police officials Adil Jan and Rahatullah.
- 33 individuals sustained injuries; several were shifted to hospitals in Bannu for advanced care.
- The blast occurred at a busy intersection where traffic wardens were regulating inter-city travel.
- The explosion caused significant damage to nearby shops and several three-wheeled vehicles.
- This incident follows the martyrdom of 15 police personnel in a suicide attack in nearby Bannu on Saturday.
- The KP Chief Minister has sought an immediate report from the Inspector General of Police.
Following the explosion, a large police contingent cordoned off the area to collect forensic evidence and determine the type of explosives used. Rescue 1122 teams completed the initial transport of victims to the Tehsil Headquarters Hospital and urged the public to stay clear of the site to allow for unhindered investigations. Social media footage from the scene showed debris from destroyed rickshaws and structural damage to local businesses, reflecting the high intensity of the blast.
The attack takes place during a period of heightened security across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Just a day prior, the Foreign Office summoned the Afghan chargé d’affaires to lodge a strong protest regarding the previous attack in Bannu, which investigators linked to operatives based in Afghanistan. KP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has vowed full support for the families of the deceased and directed health authorities to provide the best possible medical treatment to the dozens of injured survivors.
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