At least four people, including an Assistant Commissioner were killed and 11 injured after a powerful bomb blast struck the Nawagai area of Bajaur district on Wednesday, local officials have said. 

 

The explosion targeted a government vehicle in Nawagai Road near Sadiqabad Phatak in Khar Tehsil. 

 

Waqil, theTehsildar of Nawagai, a police subedar, and a police constable, were  martyred in the explosion, media reports claim, citing police sources.

 

The wounded have been shifted to Khar Hospital, where emergency treatment is underway. Rescue operations are going on at the blast site.

 

While officials have yet to release details on the type of explosive used, initial reports suggest it was an Improvised Explosive Device (IED).

 

No one has claimed responsibility for the attacks so far.