Unidentified assailants hurled a hand grenade at the residence of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Housing Dr Amjad Ali in Swat district on Wednesday morning, police officials confirmed. The incident took place in the Shamozai area of Barikot tehsil and resulted in minor property damage, with no casualties reported.
According to Swat District Police Officer (DPO) Muhammad Omar Khan, the attackers targeted the boundary wall of the minister’s house. “At the time of the attack, the provincial minister was not present at his residence,” the DPO said, adding that all family members inside the house remained unharmed.
The explosion caused limited damage to the boundary wall, and no injuries were reported. Shortly after the incident, police and security personnel reached the scene, cordoned off the surrounding area and launched a detailed investigation to trace those responsible for the attack.
DPO Khan stated that security measures in and around the minister’s residence, as well as nearby localities, have been tightened as a precaution. “All possible angles are being examined, and efforts are underway to identify and arrest the suspects involved in the attack,” he said.
The incident has raised concerns over the security of public office holders in the province. It follows another recent security-related incident last month, when unknown assailants opened fire on the in-laws’ residence of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Senator Khurram Zeeshan in the Hayatabad area on the outskirts of Peshawar, leaving at least one person injured.
Authorities have reiterated their commitment to ensuring the safety of elected representatives and citizens. Police officials urged the public to cooperate with law enforcement agencies and report any suspicious activity to help maintain peace and security in the region.
Investigations into the Swat grenade attack are ongoing, and further developments are expected as police continue their search for the perpetrators.
