SWAT: Awami National Party (ANP) local leader Mumtaz Ali Khan on Wednesday escaped an assassination attempt when explosives targeted his vehicle in Swat district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The blast occurred in Shakardara area of Matta Tehsil, causing minor damage to the vehicle. Mumtaz Ali Khan remained unharmed, police said.
Deputy Police Officer (DPO) Swat confirmed that the explosives were planted on the roadside and detonated as the vehicle passed.
Police teams quickly reached the site, cordoned off the area, and began collecting evidence.
No arrests have been made, and investigations are ongoing. Authorities urged locals to remain alert and report any suspicious activity.
It is pertinent to mention here that the provincial government has convened KP peace jirga today (Wednesday) at the provincial assembly, bringing together leaders of over 20 political parties, tribal elders, and civil society representatives to discuss previaling law and order situation and chart a unified anti-terror and peace strategy for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Officials said all arrangements have been completed. The jirga, convened on the recommendation of the KP Assembly’s Special Security Committee, is expected to host around 400 participants.
Chief Minister Sohail Afridi and Speaker Babar Saleem Swati will jointly chair the session.
Special Assistant to the Chief Minister on Information Shafi Jan said the government had organized the largest peace jirga in KP’s history. “All political parties will attend and issue a joint statement and recommendations for peace,” he said, adding that the jirga would mark a milestone in peace efforts.
Speaker Swati, Local Government Minister Meena Khan Afridi, Opposition Leader Dr Ibadullah, and lawmakers from both sides of the aisle attended the preparatory visit to the assembly.
