25 Apr 2023 | 02:33 PM UTC
Pakistan: Authorities confirm two explosions occurred due to short circuit at Counter Terrorism Department building in Kabal area of Swat, April 24 /update 1
Officials confirm blasts at Counter Terrorism Department in Swat, Pakistan, occurred due to short circuit, leaving 17 killed and 50 injured.
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Officials have confirmed that two blasts occurred at the Counter Terrorism Department building in Swat's Kabal area on April 24 due to a short circuit that triggered a munitions depot to explode. Emerging reports also indicate the incident killed 17 people and 50 injured, mainly comprising security personnel.
Swat is located approximately 109 km (68 km) northeast of Peshawar.
