At least 14 people, including five security personnel, were killed and more than a dozen injured in a suicide attack on a police station during a peace rally in northwest Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. News agency PTI reported that the blast appeared to be a suicide attack, although there has been no official confirmation yet. Police are still on high alert. Security forces have cordoned off the area, and an investigation is underway to gather further evidence.
A major suicide attack targeted a security establishment in Pakistan. The attackers targeted a police station, killing 14 people, including five security personnel. The attack caused panic in the area, and security forces launched a cordon and search operation.
According to preliminary information, the attackers detonated explosives near the police station. The explosion was so powerful that it damaged nearby buildings. The injured were taken to nearby hospitals.
Security forces took charge
Immediately after the attack, additional security forces arrived at the scene. The area was cordoned off and a search for the suspects was launched. Authorities collected evidence from the scene and are investigating the attack.
Orders for investigation into the attack
At present, no organization has officially confirmed responsibility for the attack. Pakistani security agencies are working to determine how many attackers were involved and their motive. Pakistan has witnessed numerous attacks targeting police and security installations in recent years. Terrorist activities, particularly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, remain a major challenge for security agencies.