Khyber Pakhtunkhwa governor condemns Darazinda blast, mourns loss of life
Governor Faisal Karim Kundi condemned the explosion at the Aman Mela police check post in Dera Ismail Khan's Darazinda area, expressing grief over the deaths.
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The Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Faisal Karim Kundi, has strongly condemned an explosion that struck the Aman Mela police check post in the Darazinda area of Dera Ismail Khan.
In a statement reported by the Associated Press of Pakistan, the governor expressed profound grief over the loss of lives in the blast, describing those killed as martyrs.
Condemnation from provincial leadership
Kundi's remarks add to a wave of condemnation from provincial and national leaders following the incident, though the statement did not provide further details on the exact toll or the circumstances of the explosion.
Dera Ismail Khan and surrounding areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have periodically experienced security incidents, prompting repeated calls from officials for improved security measures at checkpoints and public gathering points.
Authorities are expected to provide further details on the investigation into the blast as it develops. The governor's office did not immediately outline specific steps to be taken in response to the incident.
Sources
- Governor condemns Darazinda blast, grieves over loss of lives — APP (Pakistan)
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