Suicide blast at JUI convention in Bajaur, 44 dead including local emir

Major General Noor Wali from IGF reached Bajaur, the number of dead people is feared to increase, appeal for blood donations.

A suicide blast has occurred in the convention of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam in Bajaur district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. In which 44 people including Amir JUI Khar have died.

The blast targeted the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-F (JUI-F) party when more than 400 members and supporters were present for a rally in Khar, a suburb of Bajaur district near the Afghanistan border.

The police have confirmed the explosion and said that there was an explosion in Khar, the capital of Bajaur district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. A large number of citizens were present at the convention.

Caretaker Information Minister

Caretaker Information Minister Firoz Jamal has confirmed that 35 people were martyred and more than 200 people were seriously injured in the tragic incident.

According to the police, Maulana Ziaullah Jan is also among the dead.

On the other hand, the security forces immediately surrounded the place after the explosion and started a search operation.

44 people have been confirmed dead

Later, caretaker provincial health minister Riyad Anwar told the French news agency AFP that "I can confirm that the death toll has risen to 44, and more than a dozen people are seriously injured."

Provincial Governor Haji Ghulam Ali confirmed the death toll to AFP.

Earlier, the District Health Officer had said that the bodies of more than 40 people have been brought to DHQ Hospital. More than 100 people are injured in the explosion, the seriously injured have been transferred to Peshawar.

District Emergency Officer Bajaur has said that the injured are being transferred to Timurgarh and Peshawar, many of whom are in critical condition.

eye witness

"The blast was so terrible that my arm was severed from my body. I found myself lying next to someone whose limbs were gone," Sabihullah, a 24-year-old JUIF activist, told AFP. were done The air was filled with the smell of human flesh.

Spokesperson Rescue 1122

According to the spokesperson of Rescue 1122, Bilal Faizi, 200 people have been seriously injured due to the explosion in front of the Nadra office in Khar, the capital of Bajaur. Relief operations are underway. All staff are present at the hospital.

According to the rescue authorities, all the seriously injured have been immediately shifted to the hospital. Where the condition of several injured is being said to be critical.

According to the rescue spokesperson, more than 90 injured have been transferred to the hospital, teams of medical technicians of the rescue are present in the hospital, 16 more ambulances from Mohmand, Lower Upper Dir, Charsadda, Swat, Peshawar have been brought to the hospital, 18 seriously injured have been taken to Tamergarh. He has been transferred to the hospital.

Bomb Disposal Unit

On the other hand, the initial report by the bomb disposal unit has stated that the blast in Bajaur was suicide, 10 to 12 kg explosives were used in the blast, ball bearings were found at the scene, high explosive explosives were used in the blast.

Appeal to donate blood

An appeal has been made by the Jamiat authorities and the hospital administration that all people should visit the hospitals to donate blood.

Pakistan Army mobilized

After the explosion in Khar, the capital of Bajaur, a helicopter of the Pakistan Army was provided to transfer the injured to Peshawar, Major General Noor Wali from the IGF reached Bajaur. An alert was issued at CMH Peshawar and Lady Reading Hospital. Done.

On the other hand, ten injured have been transferred to Peshawar Hospital by helicopter of Pakistan Army, 12 seriously injured were transferred from Bajaur Scouts Hospital to Peshawar in 2 helicopters, security forces are continuing to donate blood to the injured.

Bajaur blast declared suicide

Inspector General (IG) Police Khyber Pakhtunkhwa said that according to initial reports, the explosion was a suicide attack, evidence is being collected from the scene.

Regional Police Officer Malakand Nasir Sati also said that the Bajaur explosion appears to be a suicide, investigations are underway. Evidence is being collected from the blast site and a search operation has been launched in the area.

Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif

On the other hand, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif strongly condemned the explosion at the workers' convention of JUA in Bajaur in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and expressed his deep sorrow for the bereaved and the loss of precious lives.

He said that Maulana Fazlur Rehman regrets the incident, may Allah grant forgiveness to the martyrs and patience to the families.

The Prime Minister while giving instructions said that the best medical facilities should be provided to the people injured in the blast, and the responsible persons should be identified after conducting a full investigation of the incident.

Maulana Fazlur Rahman's telephone call to the Prime Minister

According to JUIF spokesperson, Maulana Fazlur Rehman has had a telephonic contact with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Meanwhile, he has expressed serious concern over the explosion in the rally.

According to the spokesperson, Maulana Fazlur Rehman demanded the Prime Minister to provide a helicopter to the injured from Bajaur to Peshawar, on which the Prime Minister issued orders to send a helicopter from Bajaur to Peshawar on the request of Maulana Fazlur Rehman.

Immediately after the blast, Maulana Fazlur Rehman has decided to cancel his private trip abroad and return to Pakistan and is returning to Pakistan tonight.

According to the spokesman, the Amir of JUI has also contacted the Amir member of the National Assembly of FATA, Maulana Jamaluddin and the top officials and got the details of all the situations.

Former Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif wrote on the social networking website Twitter that the explosion in the workers convention of Jamiat Ulema Islam (F) in Bajaur is condemnable and very sad. The heart is deeply saddened by the loss of precious lives. I pray to Allah Almighty to grant patience to all the bereaved and full recovery to the injured as soon as possible. I express my condolence to my brother JUI chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman and workers on this tragedy and share their grief equally.

Spokesperson JUIF Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Khyber Pakhtunkhwa spokesman Abdul Jalil Jan said that an explosion occurred during Maulana Laeek's speech at the workers' convention at around 4 o'clock. MNA Maulana Jamaluddin and Senator Abdul Rasheed were also present in the convention while Amir Maulana Ziaullah of Tehsil Khar was killed in the blast.

Hafiz Hamdullah

Hafiz Hamdullah, leader of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam F, in a special conversation with Sama TV, said that according to the information we have, many workers have been martyred and several dozen have been injured. I wanted to go but I could not go there due to personal engagement.

He said that Hafiz Hamdullah said that I want to send a message to the attackers that if they call it Jihad, it is not Jihad, it is riot and open terrorism, it is an attack on humanity, the entire Bajoor and the state. attack on. I demand from the state and state institutions that this blast should be investigated, this is not the first incident but it has been happening repeatedly, before this our officials at different levels were martyred in Bajaur on which we raised his voice in the parliament but no hearing has been done till date.

Imran Khan

Meanwhile, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman and former Prime Minister wrote on the social networking website Twitter that he was saddened to know about the blast in Bajaur in which 40 precious lives were lost and 150 others injured. My condolences and thoughts are with the families of the victims.

He wrote that the increasing incidence of terrorism across Pakistan, especially in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, calls for an urgent need to reconsider our priorities.

Chairman PTI wrote that those in power should shift their focus away from political engineering and divert the state's efforts and resources towards the fight against terrorism. Pakistan cannot afford another wave of terrorism.

Maryam Nawaz

Pakistan Muslim League-N Central Vice President and Chief Organizer Maryam Nawaz wrote on the social networking site Twitter that the explosion in the workers' convention of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam in Bajaur is very sad and condemnable. Every eye is in tears for the loss of precious lives, may Allah grant patience to the bereaved and health to the injured. Muslim League-N expresses its condolences to JUI chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman and the workers on this tragic tragedy.

Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah

On the other hand, Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah wrote on Twitter that he strongly condemns the blast in Bajaur, saddened and saddened by the loss of precious lives. A handful of terrorist elements will be killed soon, anti-national elements want to spread chaos, the criminals will be brought to justice. An immediate report has been sought from the concerned authorities.

Asif Zardari

On the other hand, the co-chairman of Pakistan People's Party and former president Asif Ali Zardari has said in a statement that he condemns the explosion in the convention of JUIF, terrorists are enemies of all, like Swat, the whole country need to be cleaned from the nurseries of terrorism, praying for the speedy recovery of those injured in the bomb blast.

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari

Meanwhile, Pakistan People's Party Chairman and Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said that while condemning the bomb blast at the JUIF convention in Bajaur, he expressed sympathy and condolences to the families of the martyrs and JUIF.

He wrote that the federal and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa governments should bring the sponsors of terrorists to justice, the planners of terrorism need to be eliminated, and prayed for the recovery of the injured.

Maulana Fazlur Rehman

Reacting to the bomb blast, Ameer JUI(F) Fazlur Rehman said that the workers of JUI express deep sorrow and regret over the blast during the convention, demanding an inquiry into the tragic incident from Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif and Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. are

He further wrote that may Allah raise the ranks of the martyrs, pray for the recovery of the injured, and have a message for the workers to reach the hospital soon and donate blood.

The PDM chief further said that the workers of JUI should rest in peace, the federal and provincial governments should provide the best treatment to the injured.

Siraj ul Haq

Amir Jamaat-e-Islami and former senator Sirajul Haq said in a statement that he strongly condemns the bomb blast, regrets the loss of life and prays for the speedy recovery of the injured. It is the responsibility of the government to Ensure the protection of life and property of all political leaders and citizens, the aim of the attack is to create a chaotic situation in the country, terrorist elements and their patrons will not be able to succeed in their nefarious intentions, the government is demanded to conduct an immediate and complete investigation into the bomb blast.

Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Haji Ghulam Ali further said that he condemns the blast, strongly condemns the bomb blasts in the workers' convention, no religion allows innocent martyrdom in this way, even those who are seriously injured. No effort should be spared in the treatment of the seriously injured, arrangements are being made to bring the seriously injured to Peshawar, whatever facilities are required will be provided, an alert has been issued to the Commissioner, Chief Secretary and other authorities, our effort All the facilities will be given to the injured for immediate treatment, we are praying for the martyrs and are with the bereaved.

Amir Haider Khan 

Meanwhile, ANP Member of National Assembly and former Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Amir Haider Khan Hoti wrote on the social networking website Twitter that the attack on the workers' convention of JUI in Bajaur is not as condemnable as it should be. It is an inhuman act and the perpetrators of such acts are not at least human. We stand with the victim's family and the party at this difficult time.

He said that unfortunately all the parties are silent on the ongoing unrest in Pakhtunkhwa. We have been shouting for the last four years that terrorists are organizing here, but no one has listened. Even agreements were made to resettle the terrorists, the result of which is in front of us all. Along with this, action must also be taken against those who resettled the terrorists and declared them as 'fighters'.

The Timur conflict

Former member of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Provincial Assembly Taimur Jhagra wrote on Twitter that the JUIF workers in Bajaur condemn the explosion in the convention. Whatever our political differences, as human beings, as Pashtuns and as Pakistanis, we are one. Prayers for all those who have passed away, for their families and for the recovery of all the injured. Pakistan has many wars to fight. It is also a prayer that we can choose the right people. Pakhtunkhwa should not let blood flow again.

Abdul Ghafoor Haidari

Secretary General of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Abdul Ghafoor Haidari condemned the blast and said that the conditions of the country are being worsened under a well-thought-out plan.

He said that Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam is a peaceful party, we have always followed the path of peaceful political struggle.

He said that party workers are our valuable ideological asset. I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured.

Abdul Ghafoor Haidari also directed the volunteers of Ansar-ul-Islam to reach the hospital to donate blood.

Mufti Muneebur Rehman

Meanwhile, Mufti Muneebur Rahman, the former chairman of the Central Royat Hilal Committee, said in a statement that they strongly condemned the terrorist attack in Bajaur. This new wave is a threat to the security of our country, terrorist hideouts and facilitators should be discovered and destroyed.

Afghan Taliban

After the bomb blast in Bajaur district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the Afghan Taliban has strongly condemned it.

Zabihullah Mujahid, the spokesperson of the Afghan Taliban, wrote in a statement on the social networking site Twitter that the Islamic Emirate condemns the explosion at a meeting related to Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam in Bajaur, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Praying for recovery.

He further wrote that may Allah give the martyrs a high place in Jannat al-Firdous, such crimes are not permissible in any way.