Death toll from suicide bombing near police station in Swat rises to 17

The death toll from a suicide bombing near the Kabal Police Station in Swat has risen to 17, including several policemen, according to Swat police spokesperson Nasir Iqbal Karimi. The attack occurred during a protest against lawlessness, with the bomber detonating his explosives after police personnel attempted to stop and search him at the entrance to the police station.

Police have revised the initial death toll of 19 down to 17, with seven policemen and 10 civilians losing their lives, while 18 policemen and nine civilians were injured. Rescue teams provided first aid at the scene and shifted the injured to various hospitals for treatment. The incident has raised concerns about security in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), where security personnel deaths in terrorism incidents have increased significantly, while civilian deaths have decreased.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi visited Swat to meet with the families of the martyrs and directed the hospital administration to ensure the best possible medical treatment for the injured.

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