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IED event in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Tirah area, Pakistan on Mon 5th January 2026

5th January 2026

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On 5 January 2026, unidentified militants (coded as TTP) detonated explosives targeting the newly constructed house of an Awami National Party (ANP) Khyber District president in Kalana area of Tirah tehsil (Khyber, KPK). The ANP leader had previously received threats warning him to abandon his peace efforts. A portion of his house had earlier been set on fire in 2025 (coded separately). The house was completely destroyed in the explosion. There were no casualties. Unlcear if there were any civilians inside the house during the explosion.

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Pakistan (PAK)

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa ( Tirah area )

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