DERA ISMAIL KHAN: A tragic incident occurred in Dera Ismail Khan, where at least five people lost their lives and 20 others were injured in a blast that targeted a police van on Friday. Police officials confirmed the five casualties, and the explosion took place near a police van in the city’s Tank Adda area.
The injured individuals are currently being transported to a nearby hospital, with some reported to be in critical condition. Additionally, gunshots were heard following the explosion, according to law enforcement officials.
Last month, on the day of Eid Miladun Nabi, which commemorates the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), two blasts occurred in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Balochistan, resulting in numerous casualties. In KP’s Hangu, a blast during the Friday sermon claimed five lives and injured 12 people. It was revealed that two suicide bombers were involved in the attack, with one targeting the police station’s gate and the other detonating explosives inside the mosque.
On the same day, in Balochistan’s Mastung district, a suicide blast took the lives of at least 35 people, including a police officer, and injured over 45. Over the past year, Pakistan has experienced a wave of terror attacks, particularly in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where militants have been targeting security forces and civilians to disrupt peace.
Despite these challenges, Pakistani security forces continue to conduct operations against terrorists to eliminate terrorism from the country and honor the sacrifices of its soldiers. A report from the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS) highlighted a significant increase in militant attacks across the country in August, with 99 reported terror incidents, the highest number recorded in a single month since November 2014. These attacks have resulted in 112 deaths and 87 injuries, with security forces personnel and civilians being the primary targets.
Islamabad Police Suspends Three Officials Over Mishandling of Afghan Refugees’ Possessions
Meanwhile, In response to reports of Afghan refugees not receiving their possessions upon leaving the country, Islamabad police has taken action by suspending three officials. The Inspector General, Nasir Akbar Khan, became aware of complaints regarding this issue and initiated a response.
Consequently, the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) operations suspended the Station House Officer (SHO) of Shalimar police station, the administrative officer, and the Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) involved in the matter. Additionally, the Islamabad Capital City Police Officer has ordered a departmental inquiry to investigate the actions of these officials.
Following the expiration of the voluntary return deadline on November 1, authorities began detaining refugees and relocating them to holding camps, where they are held until deportation can be arranged.
