The attack targetted the police headquarters at 4:00 am in Shah Wali Kot district, reported local Tolo News.

According to reports, a suicide car bomber detonated the explosives near the building, causing the blast.

Bahir Ahmad, a spokesman for the provincial governor said even though the bomber was shot dead, he managed to detonate the explosives.

The casualties also included civilians.

No group, including the Taliban, has claimed responsibility for the attack.

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