According to police, the blast took place during Friday prayers. The explosion created a crater outside the mosque, severely damaged the mosque’s exterior, and caused a wall to collapse.

According to Dr. Tahir, Medical Superintendent of Kohat Hospital, 21 people, including 15 police personnel and 6 civilians, were killed, while 103 people were injured. The injured include 73 police personnel and 30 civilians.

The medical superintendent said that Dr. Israel Khan Orakzai, Chief District Specialist at Liaquat Memorial Hospital, was also among those killed.

Dr. Tahir further said that out of the 103 injured, 90 were brought to DHQ Hospital and 13 to Liaquat Memorial Hospital. Four injured people were referred to hospitals in Peshawar, while 34 injured people are still receiving treatment in hospitals.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Inspector General of Police Zulfiqar Hameed told Geo News that a vehicle loaded with explosives rammed into the gate of the old police lines. The vehicle exploded after the collision, followed by gunfire. During the exchange of fire, another suicide blast occurred at the Special Branch building.

According to the Central Police Office in Peshawar, seven armed terrorists entered the police lines. Police and the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) engaged the attackers, and six terrorists have so far been killed.

The Central Police Office said that those killed included suicide bombers and a sniper.

According to security sources, security forces and police have cordoned off the area.

Police said the injured in the blast were shifted to DHQ Hospital, and police personnel were also among the injured.

DHQ Hospital Medical Superintendent Dr. Tahir Ali Shah said that an emergency had been declared at the hospital.

Police said the Kohat-Hangu Road has been closed to all traffic, while additional police personnel have been deployed near the police lines.

Rescue officials said nearby buildings were also damaged in the blast, and rescue and relief operations are continuing at the site.