2023 Kabal explosions

On 24 April 2023, an explosion in the Counter-Terrorism Department building in Kabal, Swat Valley, Pakistan, killed at least 17 people and wounded more than 50 others. Although the origin of the explosion is still being looked into, it is assumed that either an ancient ammo store or the explosive material kept in the building's basement caught fire.

2023 Kabal explosions
LocationCounter-Terrorism Department (CTD) building, Kabal Tehsil, Swat District, Pakistan
Date24 April 2023
Attack type
Explosion
WeaponsExplosives
Deaths17
InjuredOver 50
PerpetratorsUnknown
MotiveUnknown

Although their role is unconfirmed, Tehreek-e-Jihad Pakistan (TJP) claimed responsibility for the attack a day later.

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