At least six people were killed and 20 were injured after a blast targeting a police van was reported from Dera Ismail Khan, said Caretaker Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Minister Firdous Jamal Shah on Friday
According to law enforcement officials, gunshots were also heard after the explosion.
The blast took place in Tank Adda in the city near a police van, injuring 22 people who are being shifted to a nearby hospital. Some of the injured are in critical condition.
The minister also shared that among the 22 included two policemen and said was saddened by the news.
“Those elements involved in the explosion and terrorism will be brought to justice,” assured the minister.
Moreover, two policemen were also injured during the firing, officials of the law enforcement agency said, adding that the other militant blew himself up inside the mosque.
