11 killed, 20 injured in explosion at police checkpoint in northwestern Pakistan
Bomb disposal teams were sent to the site in Dera Ismail Khan to determine the cause of the blast, according to reports.
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At least 11 people were killed and 20 others injured in an explosion at a police checkpoint in northwestern Pakistan, according to reports.
The blast occurred in Dera Ismail Khan, prompting the deployment of bomb disposal teams to the site to help determine its cause.
Authorities have not yet confirmed further details about those responsible or the exact nature of the explosive device involved.
The incident adds to a pattern of security concerns in the region surrounding checkpoints and law enforcement personnel.
Sources
- 11 killed, 20 injured in explosion at police checkpoint in northwestern Pakistan — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
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