At Least 23 Killed in 'Suicide Bombing' at Pakistan Police Station: Reports
Tehreek-e-Jihad Pakistan, a relatively newly formed terror outfit, has claimed responsibility for the attack.
An army soldier examines damages on the site of a bombing at a police station on the outskirts of Dera Ismail Khan.
(Photo: PTI)
At least 23 people were killed and 28 others injured in a north-west Pakistan police station within a security compound on the outskirts of Dera Ismail Khan, following an alleged suicide bombing, AFP reported.
District Emergency Officer Awais Babar, told Dawn that a rescue operation is in progress. However, details regarding the attack's nature remain scarce.
He added that the injured are being taken to Dera Hospital by rescue teams.
Aizaz Mehmood, an official from the state-run rescue service, confirmed the casualty figures to Reuters and said, "Gunshots are still being heard."
(This is a developing story. It will be updated with more details.)
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