- IGP other top officer confirm there were explosions in ammunition store of police station
- The commander of the Peshawar Corps and the senior leadership of the police attend the funeral for tortured cops
Special Forces: death the number of victims of the CTD compound bomb explosions reached 17, about 57 people were injured. in two explosions, including eight civilians.
Among the dead are one children namely Azlan son of Meharan and woman.
Ten police officers, two civilians and five defendants are among the dead, according to police. in care for interrogation in police station. About 57 people were also wounded in bombings, including eight civilians.
The dead police officers were identified as: Sher Alam, Taj Muhammad, Asmat Ali, Khalilur Rahman, Bakht Rohan, Fazal Razik; Nahid, Abdullah Khan and Ashraf Ali.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Inspector General of Police Akhtar Khayat Khan, Peshawar Corps Commander Lt. Gen. Sardar Hasan Azhar Khayat and Major General IG FC KP Nur Wali Khan, KP Chief Secretary Nadeem Aslam Choudhry and Prime Minister’s Adviser Engineer Amir Mukam visited CTD Police Station on Tuesday.
All senior officers also offering funeral prayers for deceased policemen and laid wreaths on their coffins.
IS KP police giving a briefing media representatives stated that the number of martyrs in the number of incidents reached 17. “Among the dead, five accused who were in guardianship of KTD police. According to the preliminary investigation, the incident occurred not because of a terrorist attack, but because of an explosion. in ammunition depot, mostly seized in various operations from time to time by the police,” he said.
According to the representative of the 1122 rescue service Shafiqa Gul, the rescue operation continues. on V second day, in in which about 100 rescuers and heavy equipment are involved in clearing debris of collapsed building. She said about 13 dead the bodies were transported to their hometowns.
protests in Kabbalah and Mingora
Meanwhile, mass protests took place in Mingora and Cabal on Tuesday against bomb explosions in Police station KTD.
Although the KP police stated that the explosions took place in an armory in the old office of Department of Combating Terrorism on premises of police station, people of Swat raised questions on police statements and stated that it was an incident of terrorism.
Shortly after the explosions people from all walks of life in Swat condemned the attack by declaring protests in Cabal and Mingora Bazaar. The protest at the Kabal Bazaar was organized by Swat Olasi Pasun and the Swat Kuami Jirga organized the protest at Nishat Chowk. in Mingora. The audience was addressed by Khurshid Kaka Ji, Mukhtiyar Yusufzai of PkMAP, Dr. Khalid, Abdul Jabbar Khan, Ayub Asharey, Hamidul Haq, Irfan Chattan and others.
The protests were attended by a large number of people from all over Swat, condemning the attacks. They demanded a lasting peace in Swat and other Pashtun belts and stated that people of Malakand division will not more to be deceived by terrorist dramas.
Speakers said that if it was any chance it was believed that it was an accidental explosion in an armory, then it seemed an unprecedented irresponsible act.
They said that there would be no Pashtuns. more tolerate terrorism on their land because they believed that terrorism in the country has always carried out for dollars.
They said that if the terrorists tried to bring back to Malakand division, people of Swat will take action against them because they lost their trust in security forces.
They demanded an independent and transparent investigation. made research reality of the explosions that took place in Kabal Police Lines and bring the facts in front of people.
“Probably a short circuit behind Twin explosions rocked the Swat valley
Initial investigation into twin explosions at a Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) police station. in Swat proposed on tuesday that short circuit in ammunition depot caused explosions.
At least more 17 people died and about 50 people got injured in bombings at CTD police station on Monday. Which caused in of death of minimum 16 people And left a lot others on Monday night.
The report states that fire arose in armory where weapons were stored, and it is very likely that a short circuit caused explosions.
However, the CTD police station was the target of battle groups in V past, with numerous attacks were reported. Swat area has seen recent growth in military activity, leading for increased security in V area.
motive behind this attack on the CTD police station is still unclear.
Shafi District Police Officer Ulla Gandapur said the explosions caused Significant damage to the building Department of Counter Terrorism DIG Khalid Sohail mentioned that the building collapsed caused A power shutdown of unknown degree.
This latest attack on law enforcement by militants in V region prompted a quick reaction from the security forces and the police, who cordoned off off V area and launched a fullscale investigation. Eyewitnesses report hearing a loud explosion that destroyed windows and damaged nearby buildings.
Interior Minister Rana Sanaulla expressed deep sadness over a loss of life caused explosions and condemned attackby requesting a detailed report from the authorities. KP Intermediate CMAzam Khan, also condemned attack and ensured that the victims received the necessary medical care.
Funeral of nine cops suggested on police lines
Previously in day, collective funeral of nine tortured police officers were offered to Swat police stations.
Among others, Peshawar Corps Commander, IS Khyber Paktunkhwa Police Officer Akhtar Hayat Gandapur, ISIS Counter-Terrorism Unit Tausif Khalid, Swat District Police Officer, senior civil and military officers and relatives of victims were present. Later their bodies were moved into their native villages and cities for last rituals where they were buried in full the honor of the police.
How result of huge fire and explosions, the police station was razed to the ground, in addition caused damage to nearby buildings where rescue work began. people began to come to residences of victims and offered fate for eternal peace of dead. Woe and sorrow won in indigenous areas of dead.
KP CM order request of Cabal explosion
caretaker Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Muhammad Azam Khan ordered an investigation into the incident. of explosion at CTD police station Kabal Swat to establish the actual causes of Incident.
To this end, a two-member commission of inquiry was set up, which included the Minister of the Interior and an additional Inspector General of the Special Branch. effect.
In a statement posted here on Tuesday in due to this, Chief Minister said an investigation into the incident was ongoing, adding that although it appears to be caused some kind of misfortune, but nothing could be said with sure it was caused for any accident or it was a terrorist activity.
