PESHAWAR (Dunya News) – An official died and two others injured in an explosion at the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) police station due to a short circuit on Sunday.
According to police, a part of the building damaged due to the blast.
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.
At the time of the incident, three CTD personnel were present in the building — one was martyred, and two were injured, he added.
The CCPO said that four accused who were in the lock up were removed from the station.
Meanwhile, a special CTD investigation team reached the site to probe the explosion and gather forensic evidence.
According to police officials, the investigation unit led by SSP CTD has collected initial findings from the scene.
Teams from the Bomb Disposal Unit (BDU) and CTD assisted in recovering materials from the debris, while CCTV footage from nearby areas is being examined to trace the incident’s sequence.
Police have also begun recording statements from officers who were present inside the station during the blast.