Suicide bomber kills 14 outside Pakistan police station amid protest

A suicide bombing outside a police station in Pakistan’s Swat Valley on Sunday killed at least 14 people and wounded dozens more. The blast struck a crowd that had gathered to protest a surge in violence in the northwestern region.

The attack occurred in Kabal town, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, near the Afghan border. Police officials stated the bomber detonated explosives after personnel attempted to stop and search him at the police station's entrance. The explosion tore through the assembled crowd, causing panic and a hasty retreat from the scene.

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The suicide bomber detonated explosives after police personnel attempted to stop and search him at the entrance of the police station.

At least 22 people were injured in the blast, with some in critical condition. They were transported to a hospital in the nearby city of Saidu Sharif. Security forces quickly cordoned off the area and initiated an investigation into the incident. A search operation was also underway.

Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi condemned the bombing, extending condolences to the victims' families and wishing a swift recovery to the wounded. The incident highlights ongoing security concerns in the region.

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At least 22 people were wounded.