A man was killed in a vehicle blast in the Mandal area of Salarzai tehsil in Bajaur District, prompting security forces to cordon off the area and launch an investigation into the incident.
According to police, the explosion occurred inside a vehicle in Mandal, resulting in the death of one individual. Authorities did not immediately disclose the identity of the deceased, while the exact cause and nature of the explosion remained unclear.
Following the incident, police, security forces and other relevant agencies rushed to the scene, sealed off the area and began collecting evidence. Security personnel also restricted public access to the site to facilitate the investigation and preserve the crime scene.
Officials said forensic experts and Bomb Disposal Unit teams are examining the scene to determine the nature of the blast and gather material evidence.
Police said investigations are underway from multiple angles, adding that the actual cause of the explosion will only be confirmed after the completion of forensic analysis and the ongoing inquiry.
