1 month ago
Suicide Blast at Swat Police Station Kills Seven
A bomb exploded at a police station in the town of Kabal, killing seven people and hurting 18 others, including four police officers and two civilians.
The blast happened while many people were watching a protest nearby.
Police sealed the area and sent more troops to investigate.
A few days earlier, a different attack on a police checkpoint in Hangu district killed nine officers and injured 28.
The government says the attacks were carried out by a group called Fitna al Khawarij, which is linked to the banned Taliban group.
Police are now on high alert to stop more attacks.
The injured were taken to a hospital in Saidu Sharif for treatment.
The attacks show how dangerous the region has become for law‑enforcement workers.
The government is working to find the people responsible.
A suicide blast at Kabal police station in Swat district killed 7 people and injured 18, including 4 police officers and 2 civilians.
The attack occurred during a public demonstration at Kabal Chowk, with injured treated at Saidu Sharif Teaching Hospital.
Authorities cordoned the area and launched a search operation; police are on high alert.
Earlier that week, a separate attack on Khazina Banda checkpost in Hangu district killed 9 police officers and injured 28.
The state attributes both attacks to Fitna al Khawarij, a group linked to the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban (TTP).
- Who
- Police officers, civilians, and state security forces
- What
- Suicide attack at Kabal police station and earlier attack on Khazina Banda checkpost
- Where
- Kabal police station in Swat district, Kabal Chowk, Saidu Sharif Teaching Hospital, Khazina Banda checkpost in Hangu district
- When
- Sunday (Kabal attack) and earlier this week (Khazina Banda attack)
- Why
- Terrorist attacks by Fitna al Khawarij linked to the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban (TTP)
Key facts
- Location
- Swat district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
- Fatalities
- 16 (7 at Kabal police station, 9 at Khazina Banda checkpost)
- Injuries
- 46 (18 at Kabal police station, 28 at Khazina Banda checkpost)
- Perpetrators
- Fitna al Khawarij (TTP)
- Date
- Sunday (Kabal attack) and earlier this week (Khazina Banda attack)
Quotes
Syed Fida Hussain
Deputy Inspector General Malakand
“According to initial information, seven people were killed, and 18 others were injured. Our police are on high alert and fully prepared to respond to any untoward situation.”
thehansindia.com
“Preliminary reports indicated that four police officers were seriously injured in the blast, while two civilians were also wounded.”
thehansindia.com
Sources
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