Fourteen people were killed in an explosion at a police station in…

Fourteen people were killed in an explosion at a police station in Pakistan.

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A suicide bomber detonated an explosive device near a警察 station in Kabal, Pakistan.
The attack occurred in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province near the Afghanistan border.
At least 14 people were killed, including five police officers.
Between 20 and 22 people were injured.
The explosion happened near a protest rally against terrorist activity in the region.
The bomber was stopped by police at the entrance to the station and was being searched when the device detonated.
The area was cordoned off and an investigation was underway.
No group has claimed responsibility for the attack.

The protest was demanding government action against violence in the region, where the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan has recently intensified its activities. — kommersant
July became the bloodiest month in Pakistan in recent years, with 606 deaths from attacks and counterterrorism operations; since January 2026, about 500 security personnel and over 320 civilians have died in 3,145 attacks. — kommersant
Security forces have conducted over 40,000 counterterrorism operations and killed over 2,000 militants since the start of the year. — kommersant
The protest was held at Kabal Chawk square, and participants called on security forces to control militants. — interfax
The Swat Valley had previously been under the control of Islamist groups who imposed Sharia law, and the region has seen a resurgence of Islamist militants in recent months. — interfax
The attack occurred in the Swat district, and the police chief stated that the bomber activated the device during a search at the station entrance. — vesti
The attack resulted in 20 injured people, and video footage of the explosion and aftermath was shared on social media. — tg_rian_ru