Archive · 4 Aug 2026
17 Dead in Suicide Bombing at Peace Rally Police Station, NW Pakistan
A bomb exploded at a police station in a town called Kabal while people were holding a peace rally.
The blast killed 17 people, including police officers and civilians, and hurt 12 more.
The police think a group called Tehreek‑e‑Taliban Pakistan might have done it, but no one has claimed responsibility.
The police are investigating the attack and have filed a terrorism case.
The attack happened at 6:04 pm on Sunday, and the police station was right next to the rally area.
A suicide bomber detonated explosives at the main gate of Kabal Police Station during a Swat Peace Rally, killing 17 people.
Victims included 7 police officers and 10 civilians; 12 others were injured, with 3 later dying from injuries.
The attack occurred at 6:04 pm on Sunday, with the rally organized by Swat Aman Jirga.
Police suspect the banned Tehreek‑e‑Taliban Pakistan (TTP) group, possibly involving commander Muzaffar, but no claim of responsibility has been made.
A terrorism case has been registered with the Counter Terrorism Department, and investigations are underway.
- Who
- Police officers, civilians, and suspected TTP members
- What
- Suicide bombing at the main gate of Kabal Police Station during a peace rally
- When
- Sunday, 6:04 pm
- Where
- Kabal town, Swat district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Pakistan
- Why
- Suspected TTP attack to disrupt the Swat Peace Rally
- Deaths
- 17
- Injuries
- 12
- Location
- Kabal town, Swat district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Pakistan
- Attack Time
- 6:04 pm
- Suspected Group
- Tehreek‑e‑Taliban Pakistan (TTP)
- Investigating Body
- Counter Terrorism Department (CTD)
- Police Station
- Kabal Police Station
