Terror strikes Lower Dir: 26 die as Taliban claim attack

Lower Dir: The death toll from the Lower Dir suicide attack has risen to 26, Geo News reported. The suicide bomber targeted the funeral prayers of a local tribal representative in the Jandol area.

DIG Malakand Division Akhtar Hayat said the explosion took place when the locals were attending the funeral prayers. Hayat added that over 100 people were attending the funeral.

Several people were also injured and were rushed to the Timergarah hospital. After the explosion security forces cordoned off the area.

The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) claimed responsibility for the attack stating that people of Lower Dir had formed a Laskhar against them.