5 killed, over 15 injured in suspected suicide bombing outside Pak police station

The explosion occurred in Kabal town in the scenic Swat Valley as a group of local youths was protesting outside the police station, city police chief Mohammad Omer told reporters.At least five people were killed and more than 15 others injured in a suspected suicide bombing outside a police station in northwestern Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Sunday, according to local media. The explosion occurred in Kabal town in the scenic Swat Valley as a group of local youths was protesting outside the police station, city police chief Mohammad Omer told reporters.According to Omer, investigators recovered a severed head from the blast site, raising suspicions that the explosion was carried out by a suicide bomber. However, police said the exact nature of the blast remains under investigation.Rescue officials said more than 15 injured people were shifted to nearby hospitals following the explosion.Rescue 1122 spokesperson Bilal Ahmed Faizi told Dawn that relief and rescue operations were continuing, with security forces and emergency responders deployed at the scene. He added that further details would be released as the investigation progresses. No group immediately claimed responsibility for the attack.Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, which borders Afghanistan, has witnessed a surge in militant violence in recent years, with security forces, police personnel and civilians frequently targeted in bombings and armed attacks. The province, particularly districts such as Swat, has remained on high alert amid renewed activity by militant groups. This is a developing story. It will be updated.- EndsPublished By: Sonali VermaPublished On: Aug 2, 2026 20:44 IST