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Old Explosives Detonate at Peshawar CTD Station, Killing Officer

Officials attribute the blast to a likely short circuit pending a formal forensic report.

Overview

  • Police say the explosion originated in the station’s armoury where legacy explosive material was stored.
  • One CTD officer died and two were injured as fire and secondary blasts caused a partial building collapse.
  • All detainees were moved to safety as the area was sealed and a clearance operation continued.
  • Bomb Disposal Unit, Rescue 1122 and fire brigade teams secured the site while investigators collected debris for lab testing.
  • Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s police chief ordered a detailed report within five days as CCTV and witness statements are reviewed.