A deadly explosion has claimed a life near the Kaghzai check post of district Kohat on Sunday afternoon. Rescue 1122 spokesperson said.
According to Rescue 1122, the explosion occurred near the Kaghzai check post, killing a man instantly.
The deceased was identified as Asif Iqbal, a resident of Nusrat Khel.
He said the dead body was shifted to the district headquarters hospital, Kohat, while police also moved to the crime scene, where the deadly bomb blast took place.
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Police have also cordoned off the area and launched a search operation to track down the perpetrators.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s south region has witnessed an uptick in militancy after the expiry of the ceasefire with the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban.
