31 people killed in attack on police compound in Pakistan

19.09.2026 10:05 HotInfo

The death toll from Friday's attack on a police compound in the city of Kohat in northwest Pakistan has risen to at least 31. More than a hundred other people were injured. Kohat lies in the border region near Afghanistan. Deutschlandfunk ↗

The attack consisted of an explosion and a shootout. The blast hit the compound of a police station, and according to available information, a mosque was also located nearby. The attacker reportedly used a vehicle laden with explosives. Shooting followed at the scene. teraz.sk ↗

The death toll rose gradually as the investigation progressed. Initial reports spoke of at least seven to 16 dead and dozens injured. Authorities later announced at least 20 victims and more than 70 injured. The latest figures put the toll at 31 killed and more than a hundred injured. Deutschlandfunk ↗

Following the attack, security forces closed the road leading to the site of the explosion and continued securing the compound. It is not yet known who is behind the attack. In recent months, the number of militant attacks in Pakistan's border regions has increased, often targeting the police and the army. Spiegel.de ↗

Investigators will be determining the exact course of the attack, the number of attackers, and their possible links to militant groups operating in the region. Kohat is located in an area where the security situation has remained unstable for a long time.

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