Former JI Jamaat-e-Islami Chief Escapes Attack In NW Pakistan

Islamabad, Nov 20, IRNA – Former chief of the Jamaat-i-Islami (JI), Qazi Hussain Ahmed narrowly escaped a bomb attack on his convoy in Gandau area of north western Mohmand tribal region on Monday, an official announced. Five people, including the bodyguard of the former JI chief, were injured in the attack. Political Administration Official Shamsul Islam told the media that the blast occurred at 11:15am. Islam said that Ahmad was on his way to Haleemzai tehsil to address party activists and administer the oath from the new inductees of the party. “He remained safe in the explosion,” he added. Medical Superintendent Jehangir at Ghalanai Headquarters Hospital while talking to the media said that three injured persons, hailing from Peshawar, Swabi and Mohmand were brought to the hospital and were administered with initial treatment. “They are now in stable condition,” he said. Earlier in October, eight people, including police personnel, were injured in two explosions in Swabi district./end