5 cops among 16 martyred in blast at Kohat Police Lines, more than 50 injured
PESHAWAR: Five cops were among 16 martyred in an explosion at Kohat Police Lines, according to officials. Footage aired on television showed citizens gathered next to a building with a collapsed wall, digging through rubble and helping the injured. The attack was claimed by the Hafiz Gul Bahadur-led Ittehadul Mujahideen. Speaking to Dawn , Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Inspector General (IG) Zulfiqar Hameed…
PESHAWAR: Five police officers among 16 killed in blast at Kohat Police Lines, more than 50 injured, officials say. Footage shows citizens helping injured near collapsed wall. Attack claimed by Hafiz Gul Bahadur-led Ittehadul Mujahideen. IG Zulfiqar Hameed confirms death toll and injuries, says explosion at building's gate, some headed to counter-terrorism building where they were neutralized, others went to Special Branch building.
Initial reports suggested vehicle-borne suicide bomber, later said suicide bomber detonated near Special Branch. Exchange of fire with Fitna al Khawarij terrorists. Police operation in final stages, six terrorists killed so far. KP CM Sohail Afridi seeks detailed report, demands immediate treatment for injured, vows nation's morale won't be dampened by terrorism.
President Zardari condemns incident, vows to eliminate foreign-sponsored terrorists, wishes injured swift recovery. PM Shehbaz Sharif seeks report, directs authorities to expedite relief operations. KP Governor Faisal Karim Kundi condemns blast, prays for injured recovery, stands with security forces to eradicate terrorism. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi expresses grief over loss of lives, extends condolence to bereaved, stands with families of martyrs.
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