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2 schoolchildren injured in War Mamund blast

BAJAUR: Two schoolchildren were injured in an explosion in War Mamund tehsil here on Friday, police and residents said. They told Dawn that the incident occurred near a canal in the Damadola area in the morning after a device, allegedly planted by unknown people, went off with a bang. They said that two students of Government Primary School, Damadola No 2, who were on their way to school, were…

2 schoolchildren injured in War Mamund blast

Two schoolchildren, Abuzar Khan, 10, and Jarah, 9, were injured in a blast near a canal in War Mamund tehsil on Friday morning, according to police and residents. The nature of the bomb remains unclear, and an investigation is underway. Meanwhile, two minor girls, Amina Bibi, 11, and 20-month-old Sadima Bibi, were also injured in an attack outside Bakhat Said's residence in Shinkai Alizo area of Khar tehsil on Thursday night.

The assailants fired at the children, leaving them with injuries, and fled the scene. Police are currently investigating both incidents.

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