SWABI: A blast at the Swabi City police station in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Thursday killed one person and injured 33 others, including on-duty police officers.
Local authorities confirmed that the explosion caused the building to partially collapse.
According to police reports, the blast occurred in the storage room on the second floor of the police station, where explosive materials seized from terrorists were allegedly kept. Initial investigations suggest that the explosion was triggered by a short circuit, leading to multiple detonations.
District Police Officer (DPO) Swabi Haroon Rashid stated that investigations are underway to ascertain the exact cause of the blast. “The explosion has severely damaged the building, and rescue teams are currently on the scene,” he said.
Rescue workers and fire brigade personnel quickly arrived at the location, transporting the injured to the District Headquarters Hospital and MTI Bacha Khan Medical Complex, where an emergency has been declared. Dr. Asif, the Medical Director at DHQ, reported that 26 injured individuals were admitted, along with the body of a child. Of those injured, the condition of two is critical.
The Media Manager of Bacha Khan Medical Complex confirmed that eight injured individuals were brought to their facility as well.
Local law enforcement officials have cordoned off the area and are conducting a thorough investigation to gather evidence and understand the circumstances surrounding the blast.
Meanwhile, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sardar Ali Amin Gandapur has instructed Inspector General of Police (IGP) Akhtar Hayat Khan and the Chief Secretary to promptly reach the blast site.
He has also requested a detailed report and directed relevant authorities and the district administration to initiate rescue operations without delay.
The Chief Minister expressed his best wishes for the swift recovery of the injured and emphasized the critical importance of providing timely medical assistance.
