{
  "id": 8225649,
  "title": "5 cops among 16 martyred in blast at Kohat Police Lines",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/5-cops-among-16-martyred-in-blast-at-kohat-police-lines-8225649",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-18T10:14:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn",
    "slug": "dawn",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2030862/5-cops-among-16-martyred-in-blast-at-kohat-police-lines"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "PESHAWAR: A series of explosions at Kohat Police Lines left five police officers among 16 people dead, and over 50 injured, according to officials. Citizens were seen gathering near the building with the collapsed wall, helping injured individuals. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Inspector General (IG) Zulfiqar Hameed confirmed the death toll and the number of injured, expressing his condolences. He stated that the explosion initially targeted the building's gate, with some terrorists moving towards the Counter Terrorism Department building, while a few headed towards the Special Branch building. The IG later clarified that a suicide bomber detonated near the Special Branch building, leading to an exchange of fire with Fitna al Khawarij terrorists. The terrorist group, associated with the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan, faced a relentless response from the police, with the IG expressing the determination to completely eliminate these terrorists. KP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi urgently requested a detailed report on the incident, condemning the targeting of innocent citizens as deeply regrettable and unacceptable. He directed authorities to ensure immediate medical attention for the injured. In 2010, a similar remote-controlled bomb blast in a police colony near Kohat Police Lines resulted in 20 deaths and over 90 injuries. President Asif Ali Zardari condemned the attack, vowing the elimination of foreign-sponsored terrorists for national security and wishing the injured a speedy recovery. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif sought a report on the blast and directed authorities to expedite relief operations, while KP Governor Faisal Karim Kundi expressed his condolences and prayed for the injured's recovery, emphasizing the entire nation's support to eradicate terrorism. This developing story will be updated as conditions change, with a commitment to providing timely and accurate information based on credible sources.",
  "summary": "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. Speaking to Dawn , Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Inspector General (IG) Zulfiqar Hameed confirmed the death toll, adding that more than 50 people were injured.…",
  "key_points": [
    "Five police officers and 16 people killed in blast at Kohat Police Lines.",
    "Explosion initially targeted gate, with terrorists moving toward different buildings.",
    "KP Chief Minister requests detailed report, condemns targeting of innocent citizens."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Dawn",
        "title": "Blast reported in KP's Kohat: Rescue 1122",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/blast-reported-in-kps-kohat-rescue-1122",
        "published": "2026-09-18T08:57:50.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}