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An explosion at Kohat Police Lines in Pakistan killed 16 people, including five police officers, and injured over 50 others. The incident occurred when a suicide bomber detonated himself near the Special Branch building while an exchange of fire was taking place with Fitna al Khawarij terrorists. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Inspector General Zulfiqar Hameed confirmed these details and stated that operations against the terrorists would continue until their complete elimination. The chief minister and governor both condemned the attack and called for immediate medical assistance for the injured.

Written by AI on 2026-09-19, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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On Friday, a powerful blast occurred near Old Police Lines in Kohat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, northwest Pakistan. The explosion killed at least 16 people, including five police officers and 11 civilians, and wounded over 50 others. Initial reports suggested that an explosive-laden vehicle was rammed into a mosque near the police headquarters during Friday prayers. Rescue teams immediately responded to the scene, transporting injured individuals to nearby hospitals. The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Inspector General (IG), Zulfiqar Hameed, confirmed the death toll and stated that security forces were engaged in an exchange of fire with terrorists from Fitna al Khawarij, a banned Taliban group operating in the region.

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In a later statement, he said that a suicide bomber detonated himself near the Special Branch building, adding that an exchange of fire was underway with Fitna al Khawarij terrorists. “The operation will continue until the complete elimination of Fitna-ul-Khawarij,” the IG was quoted as saying, adding that the police’s morale remained high.

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🔮 In a later statement, he said that a suicide bomber detonated himself near the Special Branch building, adding that an exchange of fire was underway with Fitna al Khawarij terrorists. “The operation will continue until the complete elimination of Fitna-ul-Khawarij,” the IG was quoted as saying, adding that the police’s morale remained high.

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15 cops among 21 martyred in blast at Kohat Police Lines, more than 80 injured · assertive framing

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5 cops among 16 martyred in blast at Kohat Police Lines · assertive framing

Five cops were among 16 martyred in an explosion at Kohat Police Lines, according to officials. uncertain

cops → martyr → officials

Footage aired on television showed citizens gathered next to a building with a collapsed wall, digging through rubble and helping the injured. asserted

citizens → air → injured

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Inspector General (IG) Zulfiqar Hameed confirmed the death toll to Dawn, adding that more than 50 people were injured. asserted

people → confirm → Dawn

An initial handout from IG Hameed said the explosion occurred at a mosque at Kohat Police Lines. asserted

explosion → say → Lines

It added that initial reports suggested an explosive-laden vehicle was rammed into the building. uncertain

vehicle → add → building

morale → say → Khawarij

Fitna al Khawarij is a term the state uses for terrorists belonging to the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan. asserted

state → use → Pakistan

Separately, KP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi sought a detailed report on the incident, saying the targeting of innocent citizens was “deeply regrettable and unacceptable,” as per a statement issued by his office. asserted

targeting → seek → office

He directed authorities to ensure the immediate treatment for the injured. asserted

He → direct → injured

“The nation’s morale cannot be dampened by cowardly acts of terrorism,” he was quoted as saying. asserted

he → dampen → terrorism

KP Governor Faisal Karim Kundi also condemned the blast, praying for the recovery of the injured. “The entire nation stands with the security forces to eradicate terrorism,” he said in a statement. asserted

he → condemn → statement

In 2010, 20 people, mostly the relatives of policemen, were killed and more than 90 injured in a remote-controlled bomb blast inside a police colony located just behind the Kohat Police Lines. asserted

90 → kill → Lines

This is a developing story that is being updated as the situation evolves. asserted

situation → develop → ?

We will strive to ensure timeliness and accuracy by relying on credible sources, such as concerned, qualified authorities and our staff reporters. asserted

We → strive → authorities

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