KHAR: An explosive device went off in Mamond tehsil here on late Friday night, partially damaging a house.

Local people and officials suspected that unidentified miscreants had planted a bomb near the main gate of the house of Pacha Gul in Tangai locality which went off with a bang. Fortunately, no loss of life was reported. The main gate was destroyed.

The locals said inmates were asleep when the blast took place.

Following the incident, residents of nearby houses reached the site and launched a hunt for the perpetrators. However, no one was taken into custody.

Personnel of Bajaur Levies also visited the area on Saturday and examined the site of the blast.

No one claimed responsibility for the blast nor did the family blamed anyone for the explosion.

Meanwhile, an official of the political administration told Dawn that an investigation had been launched to find out the cause of the blast and arrest the perpetrators.

Published in Dawn, April 16th, 2017