More than 869 kilogrammes of explosives were used in the deadly attack on the Old Police Lines in Kohat on September 18, according to a Bomb Disposal Unit report.
The report, submitted to the Central Police Office, revealed details about the powerful blast and the weapons recovered from the site.
Explosives-Laden Vehicle Used in Attack
According to the report, attackers used a vehicle loaded with explosives to target the police lines. The blast occurred while Friday prayers were underway at a mosque in the densely populated Hangu Road area.
After the explosion, armed militants entered the police lines and took positions inside the Special Branch block. Police, the Elite Force, Counter-Terrorism Department and security forces then launched a joint operation.
The clearance operation continued for around 21 hours.
Eight Militants Killed
Security forces killed eight militants, including a suicide bomber, during the operation. Deputy Commissioner Kohat Mohammad Nawaz Wazir said the death toll among other victims later rose to 25.
The BDU report also highlighted the intensity of the explosion. The blast created a crater measuring 6.6 feet by 11 feet, with a depth of 4.6 feet.
The measurements indicated the significant force generated by the explosives used in the attack.
Six IEDs Recovered From Police Lines
Authorities also recovered unexploded explosive material from inside the Special Branch building.
Two improvised explosive devices (IEDs) were found on the ground floor.
Meanwhile, four additional IEDs were recovered from a suicide vest discovered on the first floor.
Senior police officials said the police lines and its mosque appeared to be the primary targets of the militant attack.
The findings have provided investigators with further details about the scale of the attack and the explosives used against the police facility.
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