There is no evidence of a terrorist attack, and the two blasts that occurred in the CTD police station in Kabal area of Swat were caused by explosive material in the depot going off, the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa says in its initial investigation report.
On the other hand, the death toll from the blasts has risen to 17.
However, the actual cause of the blasts would be determined once the investigation is complete, and the police does not rule out the element of terrorism yet.
A two-member fact-finding committee was also formed to investigate the Kabal blasts. The KP home secretary has been appointed as the convener of the committee.
According to the report, at least 16 people, including 12 policemen and four citizens, were martyred and more than 40 injured who are currently under treatment at the District Headquarters Hospital in Saidu Sharif, Swat.
Eight of the injured are in critical condition, while the martyred policemen include two inspectors.
The report suggested that there was no evidence of an attack, and instead attributed the cause of the explosion to explosive material stored in the ammunition depot going off.
This was followed by multiple explosions, after which the building collapsed, it added.
The blast also damaged a mosque, houses nearby and a school. The Bomb Disposal Squad is screening the area, while a final report is yet to be compiled.
The bomb unit says the actual cause of the blast could not be ascertained yet.
The district police chief says ammunition was stored in the depot, while they were also investigating the terrorism aspect.
Meanwhile, mass funeral prayers for 11 police personnel martyred in the explosion were offered in the Kabul Police Lines in Swat.
The funeral prayers were attended by KP Inspector General of Police Akhtar Hayat Khan and other officials. Peshawar Corps Commander Lieutenant General Ahsan Hayat also attended the funeral prayers.
Meanwhile, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Inspector General of Police Akhtar Hayat Gandapur claimed the explosion was caused by material stored in the armory. The incident is currently being investigated, he said, adding the possibility of terrorism is also being considered.
Speaking to the media, the IGP claimed nine police officials were among the 16 martyred in the blasts, and 44 personnel were injured.
expressed condolences to the families of the victims and prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured. He assured the public that the authorities are taking all necessary steps to ensure that such incidents do not occur in the future.
