Blast and gun attack at historic police HQ in Pakistan kills 16
Summary
A blast and gun attack on a historic police headquarters in Kohat, Pakistan, killed at least 16 people and wounded 37 others. President Asif Ali Zardari blamed militants as the country faces a renewed wave of violence in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan.
Key Points
- An explosion and gun attack at the Old Police Lines in Kohat killed at least 16 people and injured 37 others.
- Five police officers were among the dead, and four attackers were reportedly killed during the clearance operation.
- Pakistan's President Asif Ali Zardari blamed militants and called for the elimination of terrorists operating with foreign backing.
- The attack comes amid rising militancy in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan over cross-border accusations.
