A victim of a bomb attack that injured five in a residential area of Durban has undergone brain surgery.
Zakariah Khan, son to Saleem Khan – who is believed to have been the target of the attack – was seriously injured when a bomb hidden within a “Get Well Soon” gift exploded outside the Khan family home.
Zakariah’s wife, Maseeha, and his grandmother, Sara-Bibi, were also injured in the attack.
On Thursday evening, Saleem Khan told local media that his son had undergone brain surgery and remained in critical condition.
“He also has massive burns on his skin,” Saleem told South Africa media.
“My mother [Sara-Bibi Khan] is still in hospital and due to the extent of her lacerations, may require the amputation of her leg.
“My daughter-in-law [Maseeha] is out of hospital but is very traumatised.”
Two explosives hidden within a pot plant delivery, with a card saying “Get Well Soon” arrived at the Khan home last week. When 22-year-old Zakariah opened the parcel in the living room where his wife and grandmother were also sitting, the first explosive went off.
The two delivery men who dropped off the parcel were also injured.
Saleem arrived home soon after to find his family bleeding and in “extreme shock” in the ripped-up lounge.
They were rushed to hospital, and police later found a second explosive in the pot.
No suspects have been arrested yet.
