BAJAUR: Terrorists blew up a government school in War Mamund tehsil of Bajaur district on the night of July 20.
Officials and residents told Dawn on July 21 that the incident took place in the Kharkai area within the limits of War Mamund police station.
Residents said that unidentified miscreants entered the school and planted multiple explosive devices inside the building. They said the explosives went off with a bang, significantly damaging the building and creating panic among villagers who were asleep at the time of the bombing.
Police confirmed the incident, saying that no one was hurt in the blast as the building was empty when it occurred.
According to a police report, DSP Mamund, Niaz Mohammad, informed the police control room in Khar that terrorists had demolished the Government Middle School for Boys in Kharkai locality in explosions on Monday night.
“The building was destroyed in the incident, which fortunately caused no casualties,” the report added.
An official of War Mamund police station told Dawn that a police team rushed to the site and collected evidence. He said that besides the building, furniture was also damaged in the incident. The official added that an investigation had been launched into the incident.
“We have also launched a search operation in the area to trace those responsible for this anti-education crime,” he said.
No group claimed responsibility for the incident. PTI MPA Dr Hamidur Rehman termed the attack a cowardly act.
In a social media post, the lawmaker, who belongs to War Mamund tehsil, said it was not an attack on a school building but an assault on the future of the area’s children.
Published in Dawn, July 22nd, 2026.
