TATTA PANI (Kashmir English): In a tragic incident, at least three individuals died and several others were injured, including children.
The accident occurred due to explosive material in a Scrap warehouse on Tatta Pani Bypass Road within the limits of Tatapani Police Station City.
1122 Rescue teams, along with personnel from the Tata Pani Police Station, reached the incident site.
The deceased include 13-year-old Muhammad, 21-year-old Shumali Khan and 13-year-old Abdullah.
The deceased Shumali Khan belongs to Mohmand Agency, Muhammad belongs to Bajaur, while Abdullah belongs to Tata Pani Sangwara.
Rescue teams provided first aid to the injured and immediately shifted them to DHQ Hospital Kotli. Doctors are providing necessary medical facilities with full attention.
Evidence is being collected, and the investigation is continuing in a professional manner, keeping various aspects in mind.
All the relevant agencies are fully engaged in determining the nature and causes of the explosion.
On the instructions of Deputy Commissioner Kotli, the administration is on full alert, and security has been tightened in the surrounding area.
Deputy Commissioner Kotli has expressed his heartfelt sympathy and condolences to the families of the deceased and injured.
The administration is in constant contact, and all necessary steps are being taken in a timely manner.
