Swat: Death toll rises to 14 in Kabal police station suicide blast

SWAT: The death toll has climbed to 14 following a suicide blast in front of the Kabal Police Station in the Swat district, ARY News reported, citing District Police Officer (DPO) Muhammad Umar Khan.

DPO Muhammad Umar Khan confirmed that the 14 martyred individuals included five police officers and nine civilians. Additionally, 23 people were injured, 15 of whom were police personnel.

The DPO said that terrorists belonging to Fitna al-Khwarij carried out a suicide blast in front of the main gate of Kabal Police Station in the Swat district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

According to initial reports, the suicide blast partially damaged the main gate of the police station.

Police stated that a Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) has reached the site to determine the exact nature and intensity of the explosion.

Meanwhile, a heavy contingent of police led by District Police Officer (DPO) Muhammad Umar Khan arrived at the scene.

The deceased and injured were shifted to Swat Central Hospital.

Investigators recovered the head of the suicide bomber from the blast site, with preliminary reports indicating that the attacker was an Afghan national.

DPO Swat confirmed that an intelligence-based operation has been launched to arrest facilitators connected to the attack, emphasizing that all elements involved will be identified and brought to justice.