Awami National Party (ANP) leader Mumtaz Ali Khan narrowly escaped an assassination attempt on Wednesday when a remote-controlled bomb exploded near his vehicle in the Shakardara area of Tehsil Matta.
According to District Police Officer (DPO) Muhammad Umar, the The last occurred as Khan’s car was passing through the area. Police said the explosive device was detonated remotely, targeting the politician’s convoy.
The DPO confirmed that Mumtaz Ali Khan remained unhurt in the attack, though his vehicle sustained significant damage. “The ANP leader survived the blast,” he stated, adding that no other casualties were reported from the incident.
Following the explosion, police immediately cordoned off the area and began a search operation to locate those responsible.
Bomb planted in wall of dilapidated building
According to preliminary findings, the remote-controlled bomb had been planted in the wall of a dilapidated building, positioned to target passing vehicles. Bomb disposal and forensic teams have been dispatched to collect evidence from the site.
Authorities are currently investigating the motive behind the attack and have intensified security in and around the Matta region.
On Tuesday, a deadly suicide blast struck near the District Judicial Complex in Islamabad, killing 12 people and injuring at least 27 others, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi confirmed.
The explosion sent shockwaves through the capital, prompting a swift response from law enforcement and rescue teams.
The minister reached the District Court following the suicide attack that struck the area earlier today. Speaking to the media, the minister confirmed that 12 people were martyred and 27 others injured in the tragic incident. He stated that the suicide bombing occurred at 12:39pm and targeted security personnel stationed outside the court.
“The suicide attacker was attempting to enter the court premises, but when he failed to do so, he detonated explosives near a police vehicle,” Mohsin Naqvi explained.
The minister also praised the swift response of the police and rescue teams, emphasizing that the government is determined to bring those responsible for planning the attack to justice.
Moreover, on November 10, the Afghan militants had rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into the Wana Cadet College’s main gate. The blast destroyed the gate and damaged nearby buildings. Pakistani Army personnel responded immediately, killing two militants on the spot.
On Tuesday night, the sources announced that all the terrorists involved in the attack on Cadet College Wana have been killed. The operation successfully neutralised a suicide bomber and four other attackers, while no student or staff member suffered harm. The college building is currently being cleared due to the risk of explosive devices.
