Pakistan: Fatal explosion reported in Bara Tehsil, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, July 20

Event

An explosion occurred in the Bara Bazar area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province July 20. The blast happened near the main gate of a police station in a compound shared by other government offices; local media reports gunfire following the explosion. The incident has killed at least one police officer and injured eight other people, including civilians. The official casualty count is likely to rise in the coming hours. Officials have cordoned off the affected site and ordered local businesses to close. No group has immediately claimed responsibility for the incident.

Heightened security and road closures will likely continue near the blast site for investigations in the coming hours.

The incident site is approximately 11 km (6.8 miles) southwest of Peshawar.

Advice

Avoid the area until officials give the all-clear. Carry personal identification documents. Heed all security personnel instructions. Allow additional travel time in the area.