At Least 16 Killed, 50 Injured In Suspected Suicide Attack In Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
At least 16 people were killed and more than 50 others injured in a suspected suicide attack near a mosque inside a police compound in Pakistan’s northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Friday, according to Pakistani media reports. The attack took place during Friday prayers, with a vehicle-borne suicide bomber reportedly targeting the gate of the police compound. The blast was followed by an exchange of fire between security forces and suspected militants.
At least 16 people were killed and more than 50 others injured in a suspected suicide attack near a mosque inside a police compound in Pakistan’s northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Friday, according to Pakistani media reports.
The attack took place during Friday prayers, with a vehicle-borne suicide bomber reportedly targeting the gate of the police compound. The blast was followed by an exchange of fire between security forces and suspected militants.
Attackers target police buildings
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Inspector General of Police Zulfiqar Hameed told Pakistani newspaper Dawn that some attackers heading towards the Counter Terrorism Department building were neutralised by security personnel, while three others moved towards the Special Branch building.
According to the IG, one suicide bomber detonated himself near the Special Branch building. He said an operation was underway against militants and that security forces were engaged in an exchange of fire with members of Fitna-ul-Khawarij.
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“The operation will continue until the complete elimination of Fitna-ul-Khawarij,” Hameed was quoted as saying, adding that the morale of the police remained high.
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‘Fitna-ul-Khawarij’ is a term used by the Pakistani state to refer to militants belonging to the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).
Breaking Alert
Suicide attack on Police Line #Kohat , #KhyberPakhtunkhwa pic.twitter.com/JESnmy4Irm
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Visuals show rescue efforts
Disturbing visuals from the attack site have surfaced on social media, showing people rushing to help those affected by the blast. In some videos, victims can be seen being pulled from debris and carried away from the site before being taken to hospitals.
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Visuals from Kohat, KPK, Pakistan suicide blast site
A Powerful blast reported inside a mosque located within the Kohat Police Lines during Friday prayers, resulting in 15 indls/police personnel killed and 50+ have been injured. pic.twitter.com/uKHMmIxVME
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Operations continue at scene
The number of casualties could rise as rescue and security operations continue at the scene. Authorities have not yet provided details about the identities of those killed or the exact number of attackers involved.