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JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman addresses a press conference in Peshawar. Photo courtesy: JUI/Facebook
DERA ISMAIL KHAN:
JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Saturday expressed his condolences to the families of five people martyred in a suicide attack that took place at a wedding ceremony in Dera Ismail Khan, denouncing the attack not only as an assault on a social gathering but as a blow that deeply marks the collective conscience of the society.
Expressing solidarity with the bereaved families, the JUI-F chief said he shared their pain and anguish, adding that such incidents leave the society “gasping in pain” long after the immediate tragedy has passed.
He warned that recurring acts of violence were steadily eroding public trust and amplifying a broader sense of insecurity across the country.
He criticized the State’s handling of internal security, saying that while government institutions and security forces frequently highlighted their sacrifices and efforts to maintain peace, the lived reality of citizens tells a different story.
