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    Marketplace Devastated by Sudden Bombing

    Local traders recalled a sudden, deafening boom that shattered the rhythm of daily commerce. Within seconds, the market was engulfed in smoke and shattered glass. Rescue workers later found numerous bodies strewn across the makeshift stalls, described as “like pieces of charcoal” in the chaos that followed.[1]

    Casualties and Immediate Collapse of Market Operations

    Preliminary tallies by on‑scene responders indicate at least fifty people lost their lives, including children and elderly shoppers. The market—once a vibrant hub for tea and fresh produce—now lies in partial ruin, with chimneys and tarps destroyed and wooden stalls splintered. Aid groups have reported that those injured are in critical condition and require expedited medical transport.[1]

    Ongoing Investigation and Broader Implications

    The army has yet to officially confirm or deny responsibility for the bombing. Witnesses and local officials, however, have voiced doubts about a possible misdirected strike, while opposition fighters claim that the operation targeted a strategic convoy passing near the market. The incident has reignited international calls for a cease‑fire and increased scrutiny of the military’s use of air power in civilian‑populated zones.[1]

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