At least eight people were killed and 23 were injured when a high-intensity bomb went off in Orakzai Agency’s headquarter, Kalaya, on Friday. Per details, a large number of people were leaving after offering Friday prayers near Ferozkhel Chawk in Kalaya when the bomb went off. Officials confirmed that so far eight people had died and 23 had been injured in the blast. They also said the condition of several of the injured was critical, fearing that the death toll could rise. Officials said that most of the victims belonged to Ferozkhel tribe, which has formed a peace lashkar in the area.