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Suicide Bombing Rocks Pakistan Police Station: 14 Dead
2 Aug
Summary
- A suicide bombing outside a police station killed at least 14 people.
- The explosion occurred in Kabal, Swat district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
- Militancy has risen sharply in Pakistan's border areas recently.
A devastating suicide bombing occurred outside a police station in the Kabal area of Swat district, located in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The attack on Sunday resulted in the deaths of at least 14 individuals.
The victims included five police officers and eight civilians, with the 14th fatality believed to be the suicide bomber. An additional 18 people sustained injuries in the blast.
Authorities have launched an operation to apprehend any individuals who may have aided in planning the attack. The incident highlights a recent surge in militant activities across Pakistan's border regions, with security forces and police being primary targets.
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif condemned the blast, expressing profound sorrow. The government has accused the Afghan Taliban of supporting these militants, an accusation the Afghan Taliban government has denied.
