Peshawar: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Inspector General of Police Zulfiqar Hameed on Monday confirmed that the suicide bomber involved in the attack on Kabal Police Station in Swat has been identified.
He said a Joint Investigation Team (JIT) will be formed to conduct a comprehensive investigation into the incident.
Speaking to the media here, the IGP said security agencies had already been on high alert due to existing security threats and strict security measures had been put in place before the attack.
He praised the bravery of the police personnel, stating that officers successfully intercepted the suicide attacker at the main gate, where the explosion occurred. Their swift action, he said, prevented a much larger tragedy.
The IGP also announced that the police officers who embraced martyrdom in the attack would receive the official martyr’s compensation package. He paid tribute to their sacrifice and reaffirmed the police force’s commitment to continuing the fight against terrorism.
He added that security forces are intensifying operations against terrorist groups, stressing that while militants continue to reorganize, security agencies are relentlessly pursuing them and will not allow them to regain strength.
The IGP further informed that authorities have received intelligence regarding another possible suicide attacker in the province. Investigations are ongoing, he said and urged citizens to remain vigilant, cooperate with law enforcement agencies and avoid unnecessary public gatherings as a precaution.