31 killed, mosque reduced to rubble: Inside Pakistan’s deadly Kohat attack
The attack took place on Friday afternoon at the Old Police Lines complex in Kohat.
The Awami National Party (ANP) and Qaumi Watan Party (QWP) have both condemned a recent blast outside a mosque in Kohat, which resulted in the deaths of 21 people, including 15 policemen, and left over 80 others injured. ANP central president Senator Aimal Wali Khan described the incident as a reflection of the state's inability to safeguard its citizens and questioned the purpose of such acts of violence in the name of Islam.
He emphasized that those responsible for bloodshed at places of worship were enemies of both Islam and humanity.
Meanwhile, QWP chairman Aftab Ahmad Khan Sherpao expressed deep sorrow over the loss of life and injuries, offering his sympathy to the families of the victims. He also lamented the province's ongoing struggle with terrorism, noting that innocent individuals were being adversely affected. Sherpao criticized the provincial government for prioritizing political activities over addressing the deteriorating security situation.
Both parties called on the federal and provincial governments to prioritize security over political considerations and to develop a comprehensive strategy to combat terrorism. They urged for a coordinated effort to address the persistent threat of violence in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
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