Suicide attack outside police station in Swat leaves 15 martyred, including six police personnel
DC Swat declares emergency throughout the Swat District with immediate effect
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August 02, 2026
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At least 15 people, including six police personnel, were martyred and several others were wounded in a suicide attack outside Kabal police station in Swat district on Sunday, District Police Officer (DPO) Muhammad Omer told
The Express Tribune.
"Fifteen people were martyred, including six police personnel, while nine civilians were wounded and 25 critically injured people are receiving treatment at Saidu Sharif Teaching Hospital," Omer said.
According to Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Malakand Syed Fida Hussain, the explosion took place near the gate of Kabal police station.
"A suicide bomber attempted to enter Kabal police station but was stopped by a police officer before gaining access. The attacker then detonated explosives at the police station's main gate," he said.
Hussain said police lines facility and other sensitive government buildings were located near the police station.
"Preliminary reports indicated that four police officers were seriously injured in the blast, while two civilians were also wounded, Hussain said.
DIG said a protest by local youths was also underway, but the protest site was some distance from the location of the explosion.