Security forces and police cordoned off the area and opened an investigation to determine the nature of the explosives.
An explosion occurred on the Wana-Karikot highway near Faizullah Kot in South Waziristan’s Lower Wana on Friday when explosive material placed on a bridge on the main road detonated, police sources said. The explosion occurred when a Biju car was crossing the bridge.
The incident led to the death of an Afghan refugee girl, while a boy was injured and immediately taken to a nearby hospital for medical treatment. Police confirmed that the explosive material had been in place for several days before the detonation.
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Following the explosion, security forces and police cordoned off the area and launched an investigation to determine the nature of the explosives and identify those responsible.
The affected area, located about three kilometers from Wana town, is inhabited and includes the residence of tribal elder Malik Jameel, a pro-government tribal malik. The bridge leads to his house and initial investigations suggest that Malik may have been the intended target.
Authorities said more details would be shared as the investigation progresses.
