Roadside Bomb Kills 5 Including Officer, Injures 11 in Pakistan’s Bajaur

A roadside bomb targeted a government vehicle in Bajaur district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, killing five people including Assistant Commissioner Faisal Sultan and injuring 11 others. The blast completely destroyed the vehicle and left several injured in critical condition, with victims rushed to Khar Hospital. Authorities suspect the Pakistani Taliban (Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, TTP), a group linked to the Afghan Taliban, which has a history of attacks in the region, although no group has claimed responsibility yet. Bajaur and neighboring tribal districts have seen frequent militant violence despite military operations, with recent attacks escalating, including a suicide bombing last week in North Waziristan that killed 13 soldiers. Police and security officials have launched investigations and formed teams to apprehend those responsible, while emergency medical responses are ongoing. The surge in militant attacks highlights the ongoing security challenges along Pakistan's western border.