Pakistan's Interior Minister Condemns Suicide Attack on Police Check Post in DI Khan
Mohsin Naqvi denounced a suicide bombing targeting the Aman Mela anti-smuggling police check post in Dera Ismail Khan, expressing grief over the loss of life.
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Pakistan's Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has condemned a suicide attack on the Aman Mela Police Check Post, an anti-smuggling checkpoint in the Dera Ismail Khan area, and expressed grief over the resulting loss of life, according to a statement issued Saturday.
The attack targeted the checkpoint directly, though the available statement did not specify the number of casualties or provide further operational details about the incident.
Dera Ismail Khan, located in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, has experienced repeated security incidents in recent periods, including attacks on checkpoints and security personnel. Anti-smuggling posts such as Aman Mela are typically staffed by police tasked with monitoring cross-border and inter-provincial movement of goods.
Federal response
Naqvi's condemnation is part of a broader pattern of federal officials publicly responding to attacks on security personnel in the region, typically pairing statements of condolence with pledges to continue efforts against militant activity.
No additional details on any investigation into the attack, or on measures being taken to secure the checkpoint going forward, were included in the statement.
Sources
- Interior Minister condemns suicide attack on Aman Mela Police Check Post in DI Khan — APP (Pakistan)
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