At least 14 individuals, comprising both police officers and civilians, lost their lives, and 20 others sustained injuries in a suicide bombing that occurred near the main entrance of the Kabal Police Station in the Swat district, according to police reports.
The explosion also inflicted partial damage to the police station’s structure.
As per police statements, rescue teams were promptly dispatched following the blast, and all casualties were transported to Central Hospital Swat for medical treatment and further procedures.
In the aftermath of the attack, a significant contingent of police and other law enforcement agencies, under the leadership of Swat District Police Officer (DPO) Mohammad Omar Khan, arrived at the site, secured the area, and initiated an investigation.
Initial findings suggest that the incident was executed by a suicide bomber.
Investigators retrieved the suspected bomber’s head from the scene, while the bomb disposal unit is currently analyzing the nature of the explosion and the explosives involved.
A search operation is also in progress to locate and apprehend any potential accomplices.
Police indicated that preliminary evidence points to the suspected attacker possibly being an Afghan national, although they emphasized that this has not been definitively confirmed and will only be validated upon the completion of the investigation.
DPO Mohammad Omar Khan stated that authorities are committed to identifying those accountable for the attack, including any individuals who may have facilitated it, and ensuring they face justice.