SWAT: At least eleven security officials were martyred on Saturday in a suicide attack targeting the Army unit in Tehsil Kabal, confirmed Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
According to ISPR, thirteen other security personnel were injured during an attack on the sports area of the armed unit. The security forces sealed the area after the attack took place, while the injured were rushed to a hospital in Saidu Sharif.
Banned outfit Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) claimed responsibility for the attack in an e-mail, warning to carry out similar attacks in the future.
Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi condemned the attack in a statement saying that the terrorists can not deter the country’s resolve via cowardly attacks. He also prayed for the martyrs and wished speedy recovery to the injured.
Prominent personalities have taken to condemn the attack in Swat
National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq (@AyazSadiq122) said in a message: Strongly condemn the cowardly attack carried out in #Swat. May Almighty Allah grant our jawans the highest place in Jannah. Nation is indebted to their bravery, efforts and sacrifices. They‘ll prevail in winning the fight against terrorism, inshAllah.
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Peshawar Wing (@PTIPeshawar): Peshawar strongly condemn the suicide bomb blast on Army Camp at Kabal, Swat. Our deepest condolences for the deceased of today’s blast. Prayers with the injured soldiers. May the comfort of Allah help our brave soldiers during this difficult time…Aameen #SWAT
Radio Pakistan (@RadioPakistan) said in their message that Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif condemns the attack and wishes the injured a speedy recover: Punjab Chief Minister prayed for the speedy recovery of those who were injured in Swat suicide attack.
Journalist Talat Hussain (@TalatHussain12): Number of martyrs rises in Swat unit sports area attack to 11 (rest in peace) Injured 13. This is by far the deadliest hit in the last many years and for this to happen in Swat, our great success story against organised terror is doubly troubling.
This is a developing story and will be updated accordingly
