A suicide attack targeting the Aman Mela check post in Darazinda left 10 people dead and 32 injured, according to police.
DERA ISMAIL KHAN A suicide attack at the Aman Mela check post in Darazinda tehsil of Dera Ismail Khan killed 10 people and injured 32 others, according to police.
Police said the attacker rammed an explosives-laden loader into the Aman Mela check post, triggering a powerful blast. The explosion caused extensive damage to the checkpoint and completely destroyed its building.
Several personnel stationed at the check post were among those injured in the attack. Police said the deceased included personnel from both the police department and the Excise Department.
The injured were shifted to nearby hospitals for medical treatment, according to police.
The Aman Mela check post is located in Darazinda, an area where security forces and police have previously faced attacks. In April 2026, police had reported foiling an armed attack on the same check post after personnel returned fire and forced the attackers to flee.
The check post has also been used for routine security and law-enforcement operations, including vehicle checks and anti-smuggling activities.
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