The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has formed a two-member committee to investigate the Swat-Kil blast
Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Azam Khan, has initiated an investigation into recent blast at Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) Police Station in Kabal Swat.
A two-member committee has been formed, consisting of Home Secretary and Additional Inspector General of Special Branch, to conduct inquiry and determine root cause of incident. In a statement released on Tuesday, Chief Minister stated that although explosion appears to be result of an accident, it cannot be confirmed with certainty whether it was an accident or a terrorist activity.
He expressed his disappointment over certain individuals using this tragic incident for political gain without first confirming the actual cause, which is unjust and disrespectful to martyrs and their families. Chief Minister emphasized need for a thorough investigation to uncover truth behind the incident.
Meanwhile, adviser to Prime Minister Engn Amir Muqam on Tuesday said that a high-level investigation will be conducted into Kabal incident, in which central agencies will also be involved, so that the facts can come to light. He announced a financial package for martyrs and injured, including civilian victims. Amir Muqam said that as soon as he heard news of incident, he concluded his engagements in Saudi Arabia and reached place of incident directly from airport. He prayed for martyrs on behalf of his leader Mian Nawaz Sharif and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
Adviser said that he has always stood with people in times of trouble and will continue to stand with them in future as well.
Later on, he visited injured from Kabal tragedy at Saidu Sharif Hospital and prayed for their speedy recovery.
Two-member high level committee formed to probe blast APP adds: A two-member high level committee has been formed to investigate counter terrorism department’s police station blasts at Kabal in Swat district.
Committee comprising Secretary Home and Tribal Affairs Abid Majeed and DIG Special Branch would probe incident with different angles and would submit report at earliest, police sources told APP on Tuesday.
Committee would examine evidences recovered from blasts’ site. committee was directed to initiate an investigation from all angles forthwith and submit a report as quickly as possible.