A suspected suicide car bombing targeted the Aman Mela police checkpost in Darazinda, Dera Ismail Khan, on Saturday, leaving 11 citizens martyred, and 18 others injured as the blast reportedly also affected the nearby residential area.
According to preliminary reports, the checkpost was struck by a vehicle allegedly packed with explosives, triggering a powerful explosion in the area.
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.
