11 killed, 30 injured in suspected suicide car bombing in DIK

PESHAWAR: At least eleven (11) people killed and 30 others injured in a suspected suicide car bombing at Aman Mela police checkpost in Darazinda, Dera Ismail Khan on Saturday. According to preliminary reports, the checkpost was struck by a vehicle allegedly packed with explosives, triggering a powerful explosion in the area. READ ALSO: Blast in Dera Ismail Khan kills 11, injures 30: Rescue 1122 Following the blast, security forces cordoned off the site and launched security measures to assess the situation and determine the extent of the damage. Initial reports suggested that the explosion also affected the civilian population in the vicinity, raising concerns about possible casualties among residents. However, no confirmed figures regarding deaths or injuries were immediately available. Further details about the nature of the attack, the extent of the damage and possible casualties were awaited as security personnel continued their response at the site. The incident comes amid continued security challenges in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where police and security installations have repeatedly been targeted by terrorist groups. Copyright Business Recorder, 2026

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