PESHAWAR: The Explosion at the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) police station in Peshawar was accidental, caused by a short circuit, says an official.
Peshawar Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Dr Saeed stated that the explosion was caused by a short circuit in explosives stored at the station. He rejected rumours that there was an attack.
According to CCPO Peshawar Mian Saeed, at the time of the incident, three CTD personnel were present in the building, one was martyred, and two were injured.
He stated that a team of technical experts is conducting a detailed investigation to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the incident
Mian Saeed said that initial findings indicate the explosion was accidental in nature; however, all possible aspects are being thoroughly examined to rule out any foul play.
Following the blast, rescue and security agencies promptly arrived at the scene, cordoned off the area, and launched rescue operations.
The CCPO urged the public to stay calm and avoid spreading unverified information, assuring that the situation is under control and the investigation is ongoing.
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