BREAKING: Many Feared Killed, Injuried As Suicide Bombers Attack Military Headquarters
Three paramilitary personnel have been killed in a suicide attack on the headquarters of Pakistan’s frontier constabulary in Peshawar on Monday, authorities said.
Officials reported that three suicide bombers forced their way into the compound, opening fire before detonating explosives inside, killing three personnel and wounding at least five.
Javed Iqbal, deputy commandant of the force, confirmed the deaths, Reuters reports.
A senior official, speaking to Reuters on condition of anonymity, said: “The first suicide bomber carried out an attack on the main entrance of the constabulary and the others entered the compound.”
He added: “Law enforcement personnel, including the army and police, have cordoned off the area and are carefully handling the situation as we suspect there are some terrorists inside the headquarters.”
Residents said the area was quickly secured. Safdar Khan told Reuters: “The road has been closed for traffic and cordoned off by the army, police and (security) personnel.”
The five wounded, including two paramilitary personnel, were taken to Lady Reading Hospital, its spokesperson Mohammad Asim said.
No group has claimed responsibility, but Islamist militants in the region have intensified attacks following last month’s deadly border clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Pakistan has accused the Afghan Taliban of harbouring militants responsible for cross-border attacks, a claim Kabul denies.
