At least 21 people, including 15 police personnel, were killed and more than 100 injured following a devastating blast and subsequent gunfire at the Kohat Police Lines mosque. The explosion occurred while worshippers were gathered for prayers, leading to high casualties and widespread panic across the area.
Rescue teams and security forces rushed to the scene immediately after the explosion to initiate relief operations. The injured were shifted to nearby hospitals in Kohat, where an emergency was declared to attend to the victims. Medical officials reported that several injured individuals remain in critical condition, raising fears that the death toll could rise further.
Security personnel cordoned off the entire area to gather forensic evidence, while a large-scale search operation was launched across the city and surrounding areas to apprehend those responsible. Security has also been heightened at police lines and sensitive installations nationwide following the incident.
Government and military leadership strongly condemned the attack, expressing deep condolences to the families of the martyrs. Authorities reaffirmed their resolve to combat terrorism with full force and bring the perpetrators to justice.
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