At least one FC official martyred in Peshawar blast: rescue services

At least one Frontier Corps (FC) official was martyred and 11 others, including seven FC personnel, were injured when a blast targeted a vehicle of security forces in Peshawar’s Warsak road area on Monday.

Superintendent Warsak Division, while expressing grief over the tragic incident, said the blast seemed to be an “IED explosion”.

However, he added that the nature of the explosion will be confirmed after the Bomb Disposal Unit (BDU) submits its initial report. “An investigation is underway.”

Three civilians are also among the injured, confirmed Rescue 1122 officials.

Security forces cordoned off the area following the attack and emergency teams shifted the injured to nearby medical facilities.

The injured were initially transferred to Prime Hospital. However, they were later shifted to Lady Reading Hospital for further treatment.

A hospital spokesman from the Lady Reading Hospital confirmed that four blast victims were given immediate medical aid and are fortunately out of danger.

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