# Militants Attack Pakistan Police HQ in Kohat

> Militants attack Pakistan police HQ in Kohat, killing at least 31.
- Title: Militants Attack Pakistan Police HQ in Kohat · Malay Mail
- Summary: Militants attack Pakistan police HQ in Kohat, killing at least 31. Militants claimed responsibility for suicide bombing at Kohat police HQ, killing 16 police…
- Keywords: breaking, kohat, police, militants, pakistan, ittihadulmujahideen, ttp, khyber pakhtunkhwa, suicide bombing, police officers, injured, news
- Source: Malay Mail — https://malaymail.com/news/world/2026/09/19/at-least-31-dead-as-militants-attack-pakistan-police-hq-in-kohat-fighting-ongoing/235753
- Published: 2026-09-19T12:49:43+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: breaking, kohat, police, militants, pakistan, ittihadulmujahideen, ttp, khyber pakhtunkhwa, suicide bombing, police officers, injured, news
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Militants claimed responsibility for suicide bombing at Kohat police HQ, killing 16 police officers and over 100 injured.