Child martyred, five injured as suicide attack bid foiled in Lakki Marwat
- Officials launch investigation
A suicide bombing attempt near a Lakki Marwat mosque was thwarted by citizens, but explosives detonated, martyring one child and injuring five others.
- Details of the thwarted suicide bombing.
- Civilian action neutralizing the attacker.
- Child martyred and others injured by the explosion.
At least one child was martyred while five others including children were injured after a suspected suicide bombing attempt was thwarted near a mosque in Lakki Marwat on Friday.
As per local sources, an operative belonging to the Khawarij attempted to target a local mosque during Friday prayers with the intent of executing a suicide bombing.
The terrorist was trying to reach the mosque, but timely and courageous action by local citizens successfully neutralized and killed the attacker before he could penetrate the premises.
However, the report added, explosive material attached to his motorcycle detonated, resulting in martyrdom of a five year old girl, and injuries to five other individuals, including children.
The injured were shifted to a nearby hospital.
Meanwhile, security forces cordoned off the entire area and launched a comprehensive search operation.