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Suicide bomber attack in Pakistan

Type of event:
Terrorist/rebel/criminal assault, PBIED - Person-Borne Improvised Explosive Device

Victims

23

Wounded

32

Date

December 12, 2023

What happened

Suicide bomber attacks Pakistani police station and blast causes part of building to collapse in deadly attack in northwestern Pakistan. At least 23 officers died and 32 others were injured. Furthermore, some militants also opened fire toward the structure, leading to a shootout with security forces that lasted hours.

Where it happened

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