PakistanMortar Shell ExplosionCivilian CasualtiesTerrorist OperationKhyber Pakhtunkhwa Province
Mortar Shell Explosion Kills 6, Injures 13 in Northwest Pakistan
Published: May 8, 2026
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A mortar shell exploded in a civilian area in Pakistan's northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Thursday, killing at least six people and injuring 13 others, according to police. The incident took place in the Durrani Banda area of Hangu district during a police operation against terrorists.
The police official said that the operation had been ongoing for the last 48 hours in the Zargari, Shnawari, and Durrani Banda areas. Those killed included minors and young men, while women, children, and elderly persons were among the injured.
The injured were shifted to a hospital in Hangu for treatment, with six critically injured individuals moved to hospitals in Kohat.
The incident has left the area in mourning, with residents expressing grief and sorrow over the loss of lives. The police operation against the terrorists is ongoing, with officials working to restore security in the region. The authorities are expected to provide further updates on the situation in the coming days.