Seven dead as alleged suicide blast targets wedding in DI Khan

The death toll from a suspected suicide bombing at a wedding ceremony near Qureshi Mor in Dera Ismail Khan’s suburban area has risen to seven, while several others are critically injured.

The blast, which occurred late last night, targeted a gathering in the outskirts of the city, Aaj News reported.

Police said the deceased have been identified as Advocate Abdul Majeed Laagri Mehsud, Waheed Jigri, Rehmanullah, Shehzad Abdulai, Inayatullah, and Chota Waheed. Six others, including Noor Alam Mehsud and Sohail Khan Burki, are currently undergoing treatment at the District Headquarters (DHQ) Hospital.

The law enforcers have cordoned off the site and collected forensic evidence. While authorities suspect a suicide attacker was involved, officials stated that the investigation is ongoing and a final determination will be made after the ballistics report. Statements from the injured survivors are also being recorded to help identify those behind the attack.

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In response to the killing of Advocate Mehsud, the District Bar Association announced a day of mourning. Judicial proceedings remained suspended today as the legal community protested the lack of security for citizens.

Condemning the suicide attack, Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi expressed deep sorrow over the loss of precious human lives in the attack.

The interior minister extended his heartfelt sympathy and condolences to the families of the deceased.

Naqvi prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured. He stated that the beasts targeting innocent people deserve no leniency and that such cowardly acts cannot weaken the nation’s firm resolve against terrorism.