Landmine Blast Critically Injures Two Children in Northwest Pakistan
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News18•28-01-2026, 19:45
Landmine Blast Critically Injures Two Children in Northwest Pakistan
- •Two children were critically injured in a landmine explosion in the Patnai hilly area, South Waziristan district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.
- •The children accidentally stepped on a suspicious, polish-like container while playing, which was an explosive device.
- •One child is stable at DHQ Hospital, Wana, while the other has been referred to Dera Ismail Khan for further treatment.
- •The incident caused panic among residents, and a large crowd gathered at the site.
- •Hundreds of landmine explosions have been reported in South Waziristan over the last 15 years, claiming many lives, including children.
Why It Matters: A landmine blast critically injured two children in Pakistan's South Waziristan, highlighting ongoing danger.
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