At least three young girls were killed and four other family members injured after a suspected quadcopter-dropped explosive struck a house in the Nargassai (Sui Khela) area of Azam Warsak tehsil in Lower South Waziristan late Saturday night, according to police.
Incident Details
Police on Sunday said the house belonged to local resident Muhammad Gul, also known as Bagal of the Dinwar sub-clan of the Wazir tribe. The explosion caused extensive damage to the house, destroyed household belongings, and killed eight goats.
Victims Identified
The deceased were identified as 15-year-old Meenka Bibi, 9-year-old Gulnaza Bibi, and 6-year-old Bashrobana. The injured were identified as Mazla Bibi, 13-year-old Khatir, 4-year-old Naqeeb, and 22-year-old Gul Zadeen. They were shifted to the District Headquarters Hospital in Wana, where hospital officials said they received immediate medical treatment and are out of danger.
Investigation Underway
Police and relevant security authorities have launched an investigation to determine the nature of the incident and identify those responsible. The cause of the explosion has not yet been officially confirmed.
