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Militants Attack Pakistan Police HQ in Kohat
Militants attack Pakistan police HQ in Kohat, killing at least 31.
In brief
Militants attack Pakistan police HQ in Kohat, killing at least 31. Militants claimed responsibility for suicide bombing at Kohat police HQ, killing 16 police officers and over 100 injured. Originally reported by Malay Mail.
Militants attack police HQ
Militants stormed Kohat police headquarters in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Friday afternoon.
At least 31 dead, 100 injured
At least 31 people, including 16 police officers, were killed and over 100 injured in the attack.
Militants remain inside
Several militants are still holed up in the Special Branch section of the Kohat Police Complex.
Militant group claims attack
Local militant group Ittehad-ul-Mujahideen Pakistan, linked to TTP, claimed responsibility for the attack.
Pakistani government response
Pakistani government blamed Afghanistan for increased regional militancy and carried out airstrikes.
Leaders condemn attack
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Asif Ali Zardari expressed regret and called for medical assistance for victims.
Tensions with Afghanistan
The incident has worsened tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan over cross-border militancy accusations.
What to remember
Militants claimed responsibility for suicide bombing at Kohat police HQ, killing 16 police officers and over 100 injured.
