A massive blast inside a Pakistani Taliban (TTP) compound in the Tirah Valley area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa killed at least 24 people on Monday. Witnesses report that the explosion took place in an area where explosives and bomb-making materials were kept in proximity to civilian houses.
Several women and children were among the dead, generating renewed anger about the militant group’s utilization of populated areas. The cause has not been verified by security officials, but there is an initial investigation pointing to accidental detonation.
The incident was denounced by human rights organisations, which demanded accountability and the safety of the civilians in the areas of conflict. The tragedy highlights the fact that instability in the border areas of Pakistan is still ongoing, as militant groups continue their operations despite military actions.
