KP police chief visits Kohat blast site, reviews security operation

Inspector General of Police Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Zulfiqar Hameed visited the site of the Kohat Police Lines mosque blast on Friday

PESHAWAR/KOHAT, September 18, 2026:  Inspector General of Police Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Zulfiqar Hameed visited the site of the Kohat Police Lines mosque blast on Friday and reviewed the security situation and ongoing operational response.

According to a police update, the IGP was briefed by senior officials at the blast site about the incident, the latest developments and the measures being taken by the law enforcement agencies.

During the visit, Zulfiqar Hameed met the GOC Kohat, Regional Police Officer (RPO), District Police Officer (DPO) Kohat and other senior officers. He also interacted with police personnel deployed in the area and appreciated their response and commitment during the challenging situation.

The police chief encouraged the officers and personnel and sought to boost their morale following the attack. He also met officers who had commanded the operation and reviewed the role of specialised units involved in the response.

The IGP held a separate interaction with the Inspector General of the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) and members of the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team. He received an update on the latest operational situation and the measures being taken by the security agencies following the blast.

During his visit, the KP police chief reiterated the resolve of the provincial police force to counter militant violence and prevent further attacks.

“We are determined to foil the nefarious objectives of Fitna Al-Khawarij,” the IGP was quoted as saying in the police update.

He said the morale of the police personnel remained high and praised their determination to continue performing their duties despite the attack.

According to the police statement, the IGP said the force was prepared to confront those responsible for violence and protect the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

The visit came as security and law enforcement agencies continued their response following the blast at the mosque located within the Kohat Police Lines.

The IGP was also briefed about the operations being conducted by the relevant units and the security measures implemented in the aftermath of the attack.

Senior officers accompanying the police chief reviewed the situation on the ground and discussed operational requirements and security arrangements.

The visit was aimed not only at reviewing the investigation and operational response but also at conveying support to police officers and personnel who remained deployed in the area.

The KP police leadership has reiterated that security personnel will continue efforts to protect public places and police installations and respond to threats through coordinated operations.

Further developments regarding the investigation and security operation are expected as authorities continue collecting evidence and assessing the circumstances surrounding the attack.

The police have maintained that the force remains committed to protecting citizens and confronting militant threats across the province.

The IGP’s visit also underscored the importance of coordination between district police, senior command, CTD and specialised tactical units in responding to major security incidents.

As investigations and operations continue, authorities are expected to determine the circumstances of the attack, identify those involved and take further action in accordance with the law.