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- A terrorist attack occurred at a police line in Kohat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, when a vehicle packed with explosives was driven into the compound, followed by a second suicide blast and a firefight.
- Seven militants, including a suicide bomber and a sniper, were killed during the confrontation with security forces.
- At least 23 people, including police personnel and civilians attending prayers at a nearby mosque, died in the incident.
- The attack was reportedly claimed by the militant coalition Ittehad-ul-Mujahideen Pakistan.
What to watch next
- Official confirmation of the death toll as rescue operations continue
- Further investigation into the operational tactics of Ittehad-ul-Mujahideen Pakistan
- Government response to the security breach at the police compound
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Named Pakistan · Khyber Pakhtunkhwa · Kohat · Bilal Ahmed Faizi · Hafiz Gul Bahadur Group · Harkat Inqilab-e-Islami Pakistan · Ittehad-ul-Mujahideen Pakistan · Lashkar-e-Islam · Tahir Ali Shah · Zulfiqar Hamid
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