At least one person was killed and numerous more were injured in a horrifying blast at the Kausar Cricket Ground in Khar, in the Pakistan province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The explosion is said to have occurred sometime in the evening of Saturday, September 6. A police policeman and a bystander named Najeeb Khan were among the injured, and a car parked close by was also hit.
Police authorities from the local district attested to the fact that the explosion was a prearranged, targeted act that was done specifically to instill fear in the community. Nonetheless, the injured individuals were transported to the Khar-based hospital or hospitals thanks to the prompt efforts of the police. Israr Khan, the public relations officer for the Bajaur District, explained that the terrorists attempted to strike the location again but were unsuccessful since they failed to hit their goal.
Waqas Rafique, the Bajaur District Police Officer, reported that an improvised explosive device (IED) was used in the terrorist attack. Moneycontrol quotes Rafique as saying, “It looks like a targeted attack.”
Pakistan has previously lost the right to host any international matches as a result of such heinous deeds.
the notorious terrorist attack on the Sri Lankan team bus in 2009 while they were on tour there. Pakistan was forced to play its home matches in the United Arab Emirates for a considerable amount of time since a number of important cricketing nations refused to visit a nation where terrorist attacks are common.
However, nations have come to trust the Pakistan Cricket Board again, and in 2025 it will even host international competitions like the ICC Champions Trophy. Next up, commencing on October 16, the Men in Green will host South Africa for a multi-format series. To prevent any security risks to the visiting team, the PCB and security staff will be watching and listening.
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