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An explosion at a mosque inside Kohat Police Lines in Pakistan killed seven people and injured over 30 others. Rescue officials confirmed these casualties while stating that the exact cause of the blast remains unclear but initial reports suggest it may have been from an explosive-laden vehicle. The incident prompted local government leaders to condemn the attack and pledge support for security forces combating terrorism.
Written locally by qwen2.5:14b on 2026-09-20,
using this article's own text rather than the other coverage of the
same event (that is the story summary below).
Story summary
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.
Written for “Bombing At Mosque Near Police Offices…” on 2026-10-05,
grounded in this article and the 23 other(s) covering the same event.
At least seven people were killed, and over 30 were injured in an explosion at a mosque inside the Kohat Police Lines.
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Footage aired on television showed citizens gathered next to a building with a collapsed wall, digging through rubble and helping the injured.
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In a statement, Rescue 1122 spokesperson Bilal Ahmed Faizi said more than 30 injured individuals and seven dead had been transported to the hospital via ambulances.
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The statement said that the explosion took place near Old Police Lines.
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A separate handout from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Inspector General (IG) Zulfiqar Hameed added the explosion occurred at a mosque at Kohat Police Lines.
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The statement said that he had taken notice of the explosion and sought a report from the Kohat regional police officer.
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It added that initial reports suggested an explosive-laden vehicle was rammed into the Old Police Lines; however, the exact nature of the blast has not yet been ascertained.
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“Following the explosion, an exchange of fire ensued with the armed terrorists,” the statement added.
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“KP police stands as an iron wall against terrorism; cowardly attacks cannot break our resolve,” IG Hameed was quoted as saying.
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“The blood of the martyrs will not go in vain; terrorists and their facilitators will meet an exemplary, dire fate,” the statement quoted him as saying, adding that he had directed to provide the best medical facilities to the injured.
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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.
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He directed authorities to ensure the immediate treatment for the injured.
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“The nation’s morale cannot be dampened by cowardly acts of terrorism,” he was quoted as saying.
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KP Governor Faisal Karim Kundi also condemned the blast, praying for the recovery of the injured.
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“The entire nation stands with the security forces to eradicate terrorism,” he said in a statement.
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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.
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This is a developing story that is being updated as the situation evolves.
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We will strive to ensure timeliness and accuracy by relying on credible sources, such as concerned, qualified authorities and our staff reporters.
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