IED blast in Dera Bugti kills passerby

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DERA MURAD JAMALI: A passerby was killed on Monday in a roadside bomb blast in the Lanjo Saghari area of Dera Bugti district, local sources said.

Levies forces later rushed to the scene and transported the body to district hospital where the victim was identified as Ali Bagh Jekhrani. Following legal procedures, his body was released to family members and authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

Officials said initial investigation revealed that an improvised explosive device was used in the attack.

Published in Dawn, August 19th, 2025

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