A suicide bombing at a wedding in Dera Ismail Khan district of Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province has been linked to an Afghan national, according to local security sources.

The attack occurred on January 23 during a wedding ceremony at the residence of a peace committee member near Qureshi Morr. Guests were attending the celebration when the bomber detonated explosives inside a room, causing part of the building to collapse. At least seven people were killed and more than twenty others were injured, with several in critical condition.

Investigators identified the suspect as a 21-year-old Afghan national based on closed-circuit television footage and forensic evidence collected from the scene. Police said the attacker entered the venue, mingled with guests, and later moved toward a back room where tribal elders were present before carrying out the attack.

The building was being used by members of a local peace committee that works with security forces to monitor militant activity in the region. Such committees have previously been targeted by extremist groups.

Rescue teams and emergency services rushed to the site and transported victims to nearby hospitals. Doctors said some of the injured were undergoing surgery, while others were treated for burns and shrapnel wounds.

No militant group has so far claimed responsibility for the bombing. Security officials said the investigation is focusing on possible links to banned militant organizations operating in the border areas, including groups that have carried out similar attacks in the past.

Authorities have launched a comprehensive probe into the incident, including tracking the suspect’s movements, identifying facilitators, and reviewing security arrangements in the area.

Officials said additional security measures have been put in place in Dera Ismail Khan and surrounding districts to prevent further attacks.

Originally Published By: Malaysia Sun, Associated Press, Reuters, Dawn and The News International

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