Bomb Blast in Pakistan’s South Waziristan Kills 7, Injures 16 Near Peace Committee Office:

Suspense crime, Digital Desk : According to local police, at least seven people died, and sixteen were injured on Monday, when a bomb went off outside the pro-government peace committee office located in Wana, South Waziristan.

Additional Information Related to the Incident

A senior police official, Usman Wazir, stated that “the bomb was aimed at the peace committee branch.”

The peace committee is known for displeasing the TTP and for serving as mediators for a number of local issues.

The one week dispute is exacerbated with the killing of the 54 militants by the Pakistan military’s brutality in the North Waziristan border area.

Alleged Responsibility Lies with TTP

Even with no one instantly taking claim for the violence, the attack on Monday became synonymous with TTP.

Attacks from the TTP on the police administrative centers and headquarter are common to hear in Pakistan.

Background: The Close Link Between TTP and Taliban

TTP is not Afghan Taliban’s flag but does raise it very close, allowing them to work together.

The capturing of Afghanistan as a complete territory in August 2021 saw an numerous amount of TTP commanders and soldiers gaining foothold cross the border.

The State of Security in Waziristan.

For many years, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa region’s South and North Waziristan has been the center of terrorism and militant activities.

Due to border-country passage and rampant insurgent activity, this region is unsafe even with ongoing military operations.