Overview
- Officials say a joint Intelligence Bureau–Counter-Terrorism Department operation detained four suspects linked to the outlawed TTP.
- The government identified the suicide bomber as Usman, also known as Qari, a resident of Afghanistan’s Nangarhar province.
- Investigators cite a statement from suspect Sajid Ullah alleging orders came via Telegram from TTP commander Saeed‑ur‑Rehman, known as Daadullah.
- The account describes a suicide vest collected from a Peshawar graveyard and fitted before the blast at the District Judicial Complex that killed 12 and injured dozens.
- Pakistan says investigations continue and more arrests are likely, while Kabul and India reject Islamabad’s accusations of involvement.