Peshawar: A bomb planted in a toy exploded in Swat district on Tuesday, killing two children and their father while injuring three others.

According to police, the explosion took place in the Bashigram area of Tehsil Madyan in Swat district. Police confirmed that the toy bomb killed Zor Muhammad and his two kids while three children of the same family were injured.

The injured were taken to a hospital nearby. According to a family member, the children found the toy outside their house and brought it inside. They were playing with the toy when it suddenly exploded.

Madyan is a popular tourist destination of Swat District.

Police officials and bomb disposal squad arrived at the scene immediately and started an investigation into the explosion.