A bomb exploded inside a school classroom in northwestern Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, injuring at least four children, local police confirmed Saturday. The incident occurred on Friday in Jamrud tehsil of Khyber district, bordering Afghanistan. According to police, security forces arrived at the scene after the explosion and cordoned off the area. The injured children were admitted to a nearby hospital, while the cause of the blast is under investigation.

What are Toy Bombs?

“Toy bombs” are old, unexploded mortar shells. They come from past conflicts near the Afghan border. These bombs are often left in open fields or abandoned places. Children sometimes think they are toys because of how they look.

Reports suggest that a fourth-grade pupil found what toy on his way to school

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