17 Killed in Suspected Suicide Bombing Near Swat Police Station

A bomb exploded near a police station in a town called Kabal in Pakistan.

Seventeen people died, including seven police officers and ten civilians, and more than thirty people were hurt.

The group called Tehreek‑e‑Taliban Pakistan said they did it.

The Pakistani Prime Minister said he was very sad about the attack.

Police are looking for anyone who helped the bomber.

Some people think the Afghan Taliban might be helping the attackers, but the Afghan Taliban said they are not.

The attack shows that violence is getting worse in the border areas of Pakistan.

The police are trying to catch the people who planned the bombing.

Everyone is hoping the investigation will stop more attacks.