PESHAWAR, Jun 25 (APP/DNA): Four people died and four others were seriously injured when a landmine exploded in the Pewar Sharamkhel area of Upper Kurram district on Wednesday.
According to police, the victims were collecting firewood in the mountains when they accidentally stepped on a landmine planted along their path.
 The injured were rushed to a nearby hospital and were currently receiving treatment. Â
One of the survivors said, “We were gathering wood as usual when suddenly there was a loud blast. Everything turned chaotic, people were screaming and running for help.”
District Police Officer (DPO) Habibullah confirmed that initial investigations point to a landmine explosion. Police, bomb disposal experts and district officials have inspected the site and are gathering evidence. Â
Local authorities called the incident “a plot to disrupt peace” in the region, while tribal leaders strongly condemned the attack and demanded justice
A search operation has been launched, and further investigations are ongoing.
