Bomb blast in Mardan kills three, injures eight

A bomb explosion near Jalalha Bridge in Mardan's Takht Bhai area has resulted in the deaths of three individuals and injuries to eight others, including two policemen, a woman, and a child.

According to the 24NewsHD TV channel, DPO Mardan Zahoor Babar Afridi confirmed that the explosion was caused by a remote-controlled device placed near a speeding rickshaw.

The DPO Mardan said among the injured persons were two police officers, as a police mobile vehicle was close to the blast site.

Following the explosion, police cordoned off the area and initiated a search operation. 

The deceased and injured have been transported to THQ Takht Bhai and MMC for medical treatment.

Reporters: Aamir Shehzad and Manzoor Hussain