Suicide blast outside Swat police station injures several

A suspected suicide bomber detonated explosives outside the Kabal Police Station in Swat district on Sunday after

A suspected suicide bomber detonated explosives outside the Kabal Police Station in Swat district on Sunday after reportedly failing to enter the premises, leaving several police personnel and civilians injured.

According to senior police officials, the attacker tried to force his way into the police station but was intercepted by an alert police officer at the main entrance. Unable to gain access, the suspect blew himself up near the station’s gate, triggering a powerful explosion.

Authorities said the police station is located close to the police lines and several other sensitive government installations, raising concerns that the attacker may have intended to target security facilities. Officials credited the swift response of police personnel with preventing the bomber from reaching the compound, which likely averted greater casualties and damage.

Initial reports indicated that at least four police officers sustained serious injuries in the blast, while two civilians were also hurt. However, rescue officials later confirmed that more than 15 injured people had been transported to different hospitals for medical treatment, suggesting the number of casualties could rise as rescue efforts continued.

Emergency response teams rushed to the scene immediately after the explosion, providing first aid to the injured and shifting them to nearby healthcare facilities. Security forces cordoned off the area, launched a search operation, and began collecting evidence to determine the nature of the attack and identify those behind it.

Police officials also clarified that a protest by local youths was taking place in the wider area at the time of the incident, but the demonstration was located some distance from the blast site and was not directly affected.