An explosion near the Old Police Lines area of Kohat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, killed at least seven people and injured more than 30 others on Friday, according to rescue officials.
What’s Known So Far
Rescue 1122 spokesperson Bilal Ahmed Faizi confirmed the toll in a statement, saying more than 20 injured individuals had been transported to nearby hospitals, with several sustaining critical injuries. Faizi said Rescue 1122’s Kohat relief teams reached the scene immediately after receiving reports of the blast and began rescue operations at once. As of the latest update, 14 ambulances and more than 35 rescue personnel remain engaged in relief efforts at the site.
No cause has been officially confirmed, and no group has claimed responsibility as of this writing. Authorities have said further details will be released as the investigation develops.
Part of a Difficult Stretch for KP
This incident adds to a series of security-related events in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in recent days, including a blast near a checkpost in Sra Khawra that injured a police officer and a civilian, and separate operations in which security forces reported killing multiple militants across the province. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has faced a sustained rise in militant attacks and security operations over the past two years, with Kohat and neighboring districts among the areas most frequently affected.
Final Thoughts
With rescue operations still active and the cause of the explosion not yet officially determined, this remains a developing situation. We will update this article as confirmed details from authorities become available, and encourage readers to treat early, unverified reports with appropriate caution until official confirmation follows.
