Six dead, 22 injured in explosion in Dera Ismail Khan

Dera Ismail Khan: An explosion occured near a police vehicle in Dera Ismail Khan on Friday.

The explosion caused tragic deaths of six people, while 22 more have been injured, informed Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Caretaker Information Minister Feroze Jamal, in a media briefing held after the special meeting of the cabinet.

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The minister has also strongly condemned the explosion which took place near a vehicle carrying police personnel near Tank chowk.

After the explosion, unknown gunmen also opened fire. As the incident unfolded, reports of continued firing in the vicinity have heightened tensions in the area. Police have been deployed to the scene to contain the situation and ensure the safety of the public.

The nature of the explosion and the source of the gunfire are yet to be determined, with authorities working to gather more information about the incident.