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News1826-01-2026, 06:15

Afghan Suicide Bomber Behind Deadly Dera Ismail Khan Wedding Attack

  • An Afghan national identified as Abdul Rehman, 21, was the suicide bomber in the Dera Ismail Khan wedding attack.
  • The attack, near Qureshi Morr in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, killed seven and injured ten, collapsing a building.
  • The blast targeted a wedding ceremony at the residence of a peace committee member, where tribal elders were present.
  • CCTV footage shows the bomber detonating explosives in a back room during traditional drum dancing.
  • Security analysts note Afghanistan's growing role as a base for militants conducting attacks in Pakistan.

Why It Matters: An Afghan suicide bomber killed seven at a wedding in Dera Ismail Khan, highlighting cross-border terrorism.

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