Suicide Bombing at Wedding Celebration in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province Leaves Five Dead, Ten Injured
A devastating suicide bombing struck wedding celebrations at the residence of a peace committee member in Pakistan's northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Friday night, resulting in at least five fatalities and ten injuries. The attack occurred during festivities at the home of peace committee chief Noor Alam Mehsud near Qureshi morr in Dera Ismail Khan district.
Details of the Tragic Incident
District Police Officer Sajjad Ahmed Sahibzada confirmed that the explosion was a suicide bombing. According to reports, guests were dancing when the attacker detonated explosives, causing immediate chaos and destruction. The blast was so powerful that it caused the roof of the room to collapse, significantly hampering rescue operations and making it difficult for emergency responders to reach those trapped under the debris.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Rescue 1122 spokesperson Bilal Ahmed Faizi stated that five bodies and ten injured individuals had been transported to the District Headquarter Hospital, where an emergency had been declared. Faizi reported that seven ambulances, a fire vehicle, and a disaster vehicle reached the incident site promptly after the attack was reported, with rescue operations continuing throughout the night.
Immediate Response and Investigation
Authorities quickly cordoned off the area and launched a thorough investigation into the incident. Initial reports indicate that peace committee leader Waheedullah Mehsud, also known as Jigri Mehsud, was among those killed in the blast. This tragic event highlights the ongoing security challenges in the region.
Political Condemnation and Historical Context
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi strongly condemned the attack and demanded a detailed report from the provincial inspector general of police. He vowed that those responsible for this heinous act would be brought to justice, emphasizing the government's commitment to maintaining law and order.
This incident follows a pattern of violence targeting peace committees in the province. Earlier this month, armed assailants killed four members of a peace committee in KP's Bannu district. In November 2025, seven people lost their lives when a peace committee office was attacked in the same district. Police officials noted that among those killed in the November attack was a 'good Talib'—a term referring to former militants who have surrendered to the state—along with his relatives.
The attack underscores the persistent threats faced by individuals and groups working to promote peace and stability in Pakistan's conflict-affected regions, particularly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
