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Explosion at Pakistan police headquarters kills at least eight
A blast at a historic police facility in Kohat, Pakistan has claimed at least eight lives, with rescue teams mobilising to the scene. Emergency responders have deployed over 45 personnel to assist with search and recovery operations.
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An explosion at the Old Police Lines in Kohat, Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, has left at least eight people dead, according to emergency services. The blast struck the historic police headquarters facility, prompting a swift response from local authorities.
Rescue 1122, the province's emergency response service, deployed more than 45 personnel to the site following the incident. Teams worked to locate survivors and assess the extent of damage caused by the explosion.
The cause of the blast remained under investigation. Security incidents at government facilities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have raised concerns in recent months, with officials implementing heightened security measures across key installations.
The Old Police Lines facility serves as a significant administrative hub for law enforcement operations in the region. The explosion marks the latest in a series of security incidents affecting critical infrastructure in Pakistan's volatile northwestern regions.