Explosion at JUI-F Workers’ Convention
The explosion took place at the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) workers’ convention in Bajaur’s Khar in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
Demand for Investigation
The JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman demanded Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the province’s caretaker Chief Minister Azam Khan to investigate the incident. He also urged the party workers to reach the hospital and donate blood.
Eyewitness Account
Adam Khan, 45, was hit by splinters in his leg and both hands. He described the chaos and smoke following the blast, stating that there were scattered limbs and injured people.
Responsibility for the Attack
No one has claimed responsibility for the attack, but the Islamic State group operates across the border in Afghanistan.
Death Toll and Injuries
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Haji Ghulam Ali confirmed the death toll. The injured have been shifted to a nearby hospital, with the majority in critical condition.
Government Response
Prime Minister Shabaz Sharif, President Arif Alvi, and other leaders condemned the attack and called for officials to provide assistance to the wounded and bereaved families.
JUI-F Leader’s Condemnation
Speaking to Geo News, JUI-F leader Hafiz Hamdullah condemned the blast and emphasized that it was an attack on humanity. He demanded a thorough investigation into the incident.
Party Officials’ Statements
Maulana Ziaullah, the local chief of Rehman’s party, was among the dead. Senator Abdur Rasheed and former lawmaker Maulana Jamaluddin were on the stage but escaped unhurt. Party officials said Rehman was not present at the rally.
Attempt to Influence Elections
Senator Abdur Rasheed stated that the attack was an attempt to remove JUI-F from the field before the upcoming parliamentary elections in November. He emphasized that such tactics would not succeed.
Condolences and Medical Assistance
Hamdullah extended condolences to the grieving families and urged the provincial government to provide the best medical facilities to the injured.
Summary:
- A suicide bomber targeted a JUI-F workers’ convention in northwest Pakistan, killing 39 people and injuring nearly 200.
- JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman demanded an investigation into the incident and urged party workers to donate blood.
- Witnesses described the chaos and smoke following the blast, with scattered limbs and injured people.
- No one has claimed responsibility for the attack, but the Islamic State group operates in Afghanistan.
- Government officials, including the Prime Minister and President, condemned the attack and called for assistance to the wounded and bereaved families.
- JUI-F leader Hafiz Hamdullah condemned the blast as an attack on humanity and demanded a thorough investigation.
- Party officials stated that the attack was an attempt to influence the upcoming parliamentary elections.
- Senator Abdur Rasheed emphasized that such tactics would not succeed.
- Hamdullah extended condolences to the grieving families and urged the government to provide the best medical facilities to the injured.
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