Tragedy Strikes: Mortar Shell Blast Claims Lives of Innocent Children in Pakistan

An unexploded mortar shell detonated in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, resulting in a tragic loss of five young lives and injuries to twelve others. The incident took place on Saturday in Lakki Marwat district as children played with the device, unaware of its explosive nature.

Police reports indicated that the children discovered the mortar shell in the hills and brought it back to their village, leading to the deadly explosion. Rescue teams swiftly responded, transporting the injured and deceased to the nearby City Hospital.

According to hospital sources, most of the injured are children, with several in critical condition, adding to the distress among local residents. The explosion has triggered a wave of panic across the community, highlighting the lurking dangers of unexploded ordinance in the region.

(With inputs from agencies.)