A suicide bombing and gun attack at a police headquarters in Kohat, Pakistan, has left at least 31 people dead and over 100 injured.
Key facts
- •The attack targeted the Old Police Lines complex in Kohat on Friday afternoon.
- •At least 31 people were killed, including 16 police officers.
- •More than 100 people were injured, with many listed in critical condition.
- •The attacker used an explosives-laden vehicle to breach the facility during prayers.
- •The militant group Ittehad-ul-Mujahideen Pakistan claimed responsibility for the assault.
A militant attack on the Old Police Lines complex in Kohat, Pakistan, has resulted in at least 31 deaths, including 16 police personnel. The assault, which occurred on Friday, involved an explosives-laden vehicle rammed into the facility as officers and their families were praying in a mosque.
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Attack Details and Casualties
The police compound serves as a district-level headquarters housing the Counter Terrorism Department and the Special Branch. Following the initial explosion, militants engaged in a gun attack, with reports indicating some individuals remained holed up in the Special Branch section of the complex. More than 100 people were injured in the incident, with many reported to be in critical condition.
Responsibility and Official Response
The militant group Ittehad-ul-Mujahideen Pakistan, a faction linked to the Pakistani Taliban, claimed responsibility for the attack. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the violence and ordered that the injured receive medical assistance, while President Asif Ali Zardari called for the elimination of the group, referring to them as 'Fitna-al-Khawarij'.
Timeline
- Friday afternoonAn explosives-laden vehicle was rammed into the police complex, followed by a gun attack.
- Friday eveningPrime Minister Shehbaz Sharif issued a statement condemning the attack.
- SaturdayOfficials confirmed the death toll had reached 31.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Taipei Times, Al-Monitor.
