Peshawar blast. – Photo by APP

PESHAWAR: Four people, including a Khasadar force official, were killed in a remote-controlled blast in the northwestern tribal region of Khyber on Tuesday, DawnNews reported.

Five people were also injured in the blast that took place at the Bacha Khan Chawk located in Landi Kotal.

According to sources in the political administration, a vehicle of the Khasadar force was targeted by a remote-controlled bomb which resulted in the casualties.

Moreover, two cars were destroyed and shops situated in the area were also damaged in the explosion.

Security forces reached the site of the incident and cordoned off the area. The injured were shifted to a nearby hospital.

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