SWAT: A Police vehicle escorting a convoy of diplomats from 12 countries was attacked by means of a remote-controlled IED here on Malam Jabba Road Sunday (22nd Sept, 2024).

According to details diplomats from Indonesia, Portugal, Kazakhstan, Bosnia/Herzegovina, Zimbabwe, Rwanda, Turkmenistan, Vietnam, Iran, Russia, and Tajikistan were returning after a day visit to Malum Jabba when a Police vehicle hit an IED.

The explosion claimed life of Constable Burhan, injured Sub-Inspector Sar Zameen, Constables Amanullah, and Habib Gul. Nevertheless, the convoy continued its journey and all the Envoys reached Islamabad safely. TTP denied responsibility for the attack.

Russian Envoy Albert P Khorev, took to the twitter to state: “Tourism Summit organised by the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry…On the way to the hotel from the town of Mingora in Khyber Pakhtunkwa, an escort vehicle hit a mine. Several policemen were injured, diplomats were not harmed.”

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