{
  "id": 8380902,
  "title": "Suicide blast at Pakistan police compound: Death toll mounts to 31",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/suicide-blast-at-pakistan-police-compound-death-toll-mounts-to-31",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-19T04:16:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/pakistan/death-toll-mounts-to-31-in-suicide-blast-at-pakistan-police-compound-several-still-critical/articleshow/134347414.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A suicide attack at a police compound in north-western Pakistan has left 31 dead, according to AFP news agency. The incident occurred on Friday when a car packed with explosives was driven into the facility as officers and their families prayed at a mosque within the compound. Around 80 people, primarily police personnel, were rushed to the hospital following the blast, with several in critical condition, raising concerns about further casualties. The exact number of civilian casualties remains unknown.\n\nThe attacker drove the explosives-laden vehicle into the mosque's entrance wall around noon, causing part of the building to collapse and leaving thick smoke and debris in the area. Authorities suspect that three to five gunmen, along with the suicide bomber, may have attempted to gain entry into the compound. Eye-witnesses reported gunshots as the attackers tried to force their way inside.\n\nAmong those killed were an SP-rank officer, a deputy SP, and three inspectors from the Counter-Terrorism Department, as per sources. Videos shared on social media depicted significant damage at the site, with people fleeing as thick smoke rose from the building. While no militant group has officially claimed responsibility by late Friday, suspicion has fallen on Ittehad-ul-Mujahideen Pakistan, a coalition of three militant groups active in the region. Inqilabi Islami Pakistan, which is linked to al-Qaida in the Indian subcontinent, also claimed responsibility via Telegram.\n\nRescue teams continued to clear the site and search for victims following the attack, while authorities evaluated the complete extent of the casualties.",
  "summary": "The attack took place on Friday when an explosives-packed car was driven into the police facility as officers and their families were praying at a mosque inside the compound. Around 80 people, mostly police personnel, were taken to hospital after the blast. Several injured people were in critical condition, raising fears that the death toll could increase. The number of civilian casualties was…",
  "key_points": [
    "Suicide blast kills 31 at Pakistani police compound",
    "Attack occurs as officers pray at mosque within facility",
    "Suspected militant group Ittehad-ul-Mujahideen involved"
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        "published": "2026-09-18T12:54:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Death toll from attack at police HQ in Pakistan rises to 31",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/death-toll-from-attack-at-police-hq-in-pakistan-rises-to-31",
        "published": "2026-09-19T03:57:48.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Death toll from attack at police HQ in Pakistan rises to 31",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/death-toll-from-attack-at-police-hq-in-pakistan-rises-to-31-8378792",
        "published": "2026-09-19T04:15:51.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "RTE News",
        "title": "Death toll rises to 31 in Pakistan police HQ bomb attack",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/death-toll-rises-to-31-in-pakistan-police-hq-bomb-attack",
        "published": "2026-09-19T04:34:43.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Al-Monitor",
        "title": "Death toll at 31 in Pakistan police compound attack, AFP reports",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/death-toll-at-31-in-pakistan-police-compound-attack-afp-reports",
        "published": "2026-09-19T04:46:29.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "South China Morning Post",
        "title": "31 dead in Pakistan after suicide bomber, gunmen attack police complex",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/31-dead-in-pakistan-after-suicide-bomber-gunmen-attack-police-complex",
        "published": "2026-09-19T04:47:28.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "At least 31 dead as militants attack Pakistan police HQ in Kohat; fighting ongoing",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/at-least-31-dead-as-militants-attack-pakistan-police-hq-in-kohat",
        "published": "2026-09-19T04:49:43.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Death toll from attack at police HQ in Pakistan rises to 31",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/death-toll-from-attack-at-police-hq-in-pakistan-rises-to-31-8387174",
        "published": "2026-09-19T04:54:22.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Middle East Eye",
        "title": "Death toll from Pakistan police headquarters attack rises to 31",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/death-toll-from-pakistan-police-headquarters-attack-rises-to-31",
        "published": "2026-09-19T05:02:18.000Z"
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  "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."
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