Pakistan: Bomb blast at Police complex in Khyber, 15 killed, 55 injured

at 4:52 pm
Chhattisgarh
Representative pic of a blast

Peshawar, Sept 18 (NVI) A suspected suicide bomber today targeted a police complex, including a mosque, in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province of Pakistan, resulting in the killing of at least 15 civilians and police personnel, while over 55 were injured.

An SP-rank police officer was among those killed in the attack that took place during the Friday prayers at a mosque located in the Police Lines complex in Kohat.

The blast caused destruction of the mosque and extensive damage to the police complex.

The death toll is likely to increase as several injured people are said to be in critical condition. (NVI)