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Blast at Peshawar CTD Station Kills Officer as Probe Points to Old Munitions

Police cite stored explosives in the armoury as the likely cause pending forensic confirmation.

Overview

  • Officials reported one CTD officer dead and two injured after an explosion at the department’s Peshawar station on Sunday.
  • Preliminary findings indicate the blast originated in the armoury where old explosive materials had been stored.
  • A fire spread through the depot and ignited additional munitions, triggering secondary explosions and a partial collapse of the building.
  • CCPO Mian Saeed said the incident does not currently appear to be a terrorist attack and all detainees were evacuated safely.
  • Bomb Disposal Unit, Rescue 1122 and fire brigade teams contained the blaze as a special CTD team led by the SSP collected evidence, examined CCTV and recorded statements.