Web Desk: A suicide bomber detonated explosives near the main entrance of a police station in northwestern Swat district on Sunday evening, injuring multiple people and raising fears of fatalities, according to preliminary official information.
The explosion occurred at approximately 6:15 pm local time outside Kabal police station, where police personnel and civilians were present.
Initial reports indicated that a local peace gathering was taking place in the vicinity when the attacker detonated the explosives.
Authorities said the blast affected both civilians participating in the event and police officers stationed near the entrance to the police station.
The number of casualties has not yet been officially confirmed, and authorities said the toll could change as rescue operations continue.
Rescue teams and law enforcement personnel were deployed to the scene immediately after the explosion.
Security forces cordoned off the area and launched a search for evidence as investigators began examining the circumstances surrounding the attack.
Officials said further details regarding casualties and property damage would be released after verification.
Authorities have opened an investigation to determine the identity of the attacker and any group responsible for the bombing.
No organisation had claimed responsibility for the attack at the time of publication.
The incident comes amid continued security concerns in parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where terrorist violence has periodically targeted security forces and civilians despite ongoing counterterrorism efforts.
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