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Drone attack injures three children during cricket match in Pakistan Bajaur

International
Published on 1 May 2026
Drone attack injures three children during cricket match in Pakistan Bajaur

It struck mid match, sending crowds into panic

Militants used a drone to attack a cricket ground in Bajaur, Pakistan, injuring three children during an ongoing match and triggering panic among spectators. The attack comes after earlier mortar shellings and claims of cross-border firing from Afghanistan. Pakistani forces are responding on the ground to protect civilians and stabilize the region.

  • Three children were injured in a drone strike during a cricket match
  • The blast caused panic at the Bajaur ground during play
  • The incident follows mortar shellings and alleged cross-border firing claims
  • Pakistan says it is responding to safeguard civilian safety
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