A suicide bombing at a wedding in Dera Ismail Khan, Pakistan, killed at least seven people and injured over 20 others. The attack struck during celebrations at pro-government peace committee leader Noor Alam Mehsud’s home.
Attack Details
On January 23, 2026, guests danced to drums when an unidentified bomber detonated an explosive vest amid the festivities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province near the Afghan border. Initial reports noted three deaths, rising to seven by January 24 as four more succumbed to injuries in hospital; many wounded remain critical.
Response and Context
Police chief Adnan Khan oversaw transport of victims; no group claimed responsibility, but suspicion targets Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), who deem peace committees traitors and have conducted numerous bombings. The incident coincides with Pakistani military operations displacing tens of thousands along the border.
