Suicide blast near Islamabad police station kills more than 10 officers on key anniversary

A suicide attacker detonated explosives near a police station in Pakistan's capital on Sunday, killing more than 10 police officers, officials said.

The evening blast occurred in a kiosk in front of the police station, which is also near Islamabad's Melody Market shopping area, said Naeem Iqbal, a police spokesman. Television footage showed wounded security forces being taken away and ambulances rushing to the area.

Just moments before the explosion, an Associated Press reporter passed by the scene and saw more than 20 security officials gathered nearby. After the blast, a traffic intersection in the area was splattered with blood. Body parts were scattered …