At least three children and a woman were killed in an explosion at a house in the Ronti area of Ghotki, Sindh, on Wednesday, police reported. The blast took place amid an ongoing police operation targeting suspected militants in the rural village of Saltushar, where explosive material stored inside a residence detonated unexpectedly.
Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the exact cause of the explosion, with initial accounts suggesting that activities related to the security operation may have played a role, though investigations remain at an early stage.
Relatives of the victims have claimed that possible drone activity by security forces during the police operation may have triggered the detonation, a claim that police are examining as they gather evidence and interview witnesses.