A minor shepherd lost his live in a bomb blast in Upper South Waziristan’s Tiarza tehsil on Monday, the police said.
They said that the explosion occurred when Mian Din Mehsud, 12, was grazing his goats in a hilly terrain in Mantoi area. The blast was heard from a distance, prompting nearby residents to rush to the site. Deputy commissioner Asmatullah Wazir confirmed the incident and directed officials to ensure all possible assistance was provided to the bereaved family.
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Source: Dawn News
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