12 Dec 2023 | 06:30 AM UTC
Pakistan: Fatal explosion in Daraban, Dera Ismail Khan District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Dec. 12
Explosion kills at least three people in Daraban, Dera Ismail Khan District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, Dec. 12. Avoid the area.
An explosion at Daraban Police Station in Daraban, Dera Ismail Khan District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, killed at least three people the morning of Dec. 12. Local reports indicate that a vehicle carrying explosives rammed into the main entrance of the police station, followed by gunfire. The incident also wounded over 12 other people. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack. Officials are likely to provide updates over the coming hours.
Authorities will likely maintain a heightened security posture and traffic restrictions in the surrounding area through at least the evening of Dec. 12. Localized business disruptions are probable.
Daraban is approximately 200 km (124 miles) north-northwest of Multan.
Strictly avoid the area until the situation stabilizes and authorities give the all-clear. Allow additional to reach destinations near the impacted location. Heed all official transport and security advisories.
