Bomb Attack Targeting Police in Northwest Pakistan Kills 5, Injures 20

Explosion caused by bomb planted on motorcycle, with Pakistani Taliban suspected amid recent resurgence of attacks on security forces.

A bomb planted on a motorcycle exploded near a police vehicle in the city of Dera Ismail Khan in northwest Pakistan, killing five people and injuring 20 others.
The explosion, which occurred near a bus stop, resulted in injuries to both civilians and police officers. Three of the victims are in a serious condition.
No immediate claim of responsibility for the attack has been made, but suspicion falls on the Pakistani Taliban, who have increased attacks on security forces since 2022.
Dera Ismail Khan is located near the former militant stronghold of South Waziristan, a known sanctuary for militants. There are concerns that the local Taliban is regrouping in the area.
The recent surge of violence in the region follows the ending of a ceasefire between the Tehrik-e Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and the government in November last year.