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Blast Near Police Lines in Pakistan Kills Seven, Injures Dozens
A powerful explosion happened near police buildings in Pakistan.
At least seven people died and more than 30 were hurt.
Some of the injured people are in critical condition.
Officials said the blast happened near Old Police Lines in Kohat.
The headline identified the location as Kahuta, creating a discrepancy in the reports.
Early information suggested that a vehicle carrying explosives was rammed near the police lines.
Police and armed personnel reportedly exchanged fire afterward.
Officials have not yet confirmed who was responsible.
The incident occurred as armed groups have increased attacks in northwestern Pakistan.
At least seven people were killed and more than 30 injured in Friday's blast.
Emergency officials said the explosion occurred near Old Police Lines in Kohat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Several injured people reportedly sustained critical injuries.
Preliminary information indicated that an explosives-loaded vehicle was rammed near the police lines.
Police and armed personnel exchanged fire after the blast, according to officials.
- Who
- At least seven people were killed and more than 30 injured; police and armed personnel were involved in a subsequent exchange of fire.
- What
- A blast occurred near Old Police Lines, reportedly involving an explosives-loaded vehicle.
- Where
- Kohat in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, although the headline identified Kahuta.
- When
- Friday; the reports described the incident as developing.
- Why
- The cause and responsibility were not confirmed; preliminary information suggested a vehicle loaded with explosives was rammed near the police lines.
Key facts
- Deaths
- At least 7
- Injuries
- More than 30
- Location
- Near Old Police Lines, Kohat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
- Reported device
- A vehicle allegedly loaded with explosives
- Injuries severity
- Several people reportedly sustained critical injuries
- Security response
- Police and armed personnel exchanged fire
- Previous incident
- A 2010 blast behind Kohat's Police Lines reportedly killed at least 20 and injured more than 90
Quotes
Bilal Ahmed Faizi
Emergency services spokesperson in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
“several of the injured sustained critical injuries”
firstpost.com
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