{
  "id": 10045870,
  "title": "Suicide blast targeting DI Khan checkpost claims 12 lives, injures 30",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/suicide-blast-targeting-di-khan-checkpost-claims-12-lives-injures-30",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-26T19:27:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn",
    "slug": "dawn",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2032829/suicide-blast-targeting-di-khan-checkpost-claims-12-lives-injures-30"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Saturday, a suicide bombing at a police checkpost in Dera Ismail Khan, Pakistan, claimed 12 lives and injured 30 others, according to officials. The blast occurred when a vehicle packed with explosives rammed into the Aman Mela police checkpost in Darazinda tehsil. No law enforcement or security personnel were among the casualties, which included nine men, two women, and a minor. The attack destroyed a significant portion of the checkpost and an adjacent house. Heavy gunfire was heard following the explosion. In a separate incident, a Rescue 1122 ambulance transporting bodies from the blast site came under fire, resulting in the deaths of two rescue workers and the injury of a third. Two rescue workers identified as Sharifullah and Imtiaz were killed, and Anees sustained injuries. Despite the gunfire, rescue teams continued their operations to transport the bodies and assist those affected by the blast. The attack is believed to have been carried out by Fitna al Khawarij, a group designated by the state as terrorist. The provincial government, including the Chief Minister and Governor, condemned the attack and called for a shift in focus towards addressing the pain of the people and ensuring their safety.",
  "summary": "DERA ISMAIL KHAN: A dozen people lost their lives while 35 others were injured on Saturday when a vehicle laden with explosives was rammed into the Aman Mela police checkpost in Dera Ismail Khan’s Darazinda tehsil, officials said. Separately, two rescue workers were killed and another was injured when a Rescue 1122 ambulance came under fire while transporting bodies of victims from the blast. DI…",
  "key_points": [
    "Suicide bombing at Dera Ismail Khan checkpost kills 12 and injures 30",
    "Attack targeted Aman Mela police checkpost in Darazinda tehsil",
    "Fitna al Khawarij group claimed responsibility for the blast"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "Dawn - Pakistan",
        "title": "Suicide blast targeting DI Khan checkpost claims 12 lives, injures 30",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/suicide-blast-targeting-di-khan-checkpost-claims-12-lives-injures-30-10046804",
        "published": "2026-09-26T19:27:01.000Z"
      }
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}