In brief
Two suicide bombers targeted the Federal Constabulary headquarters in Peshawar, resulting in the deaths of at least three security personnel and injuring several others. As authorities investigate, concerns about persistent militant violence in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province are raised.
In a harrowing incident, two suicide bombers attacked the headquarters of a Pakistani paramilitary force on Monday, killing three security officials and wounding at least 12 others in Peshawar, located in north-western Pakistan.
According to police reports from BBC Urdu, the attackers were heavily armed as they stormed the Federal Constabulary's headquarters.
No group has yet claimed responsibility for this violent act, which occurred in an area known for its substantial security measures.
Witnesses recounted hearing two loud explosions at approximately 08:10 local time (03:10 GMT).
The location has been cordoned off as rescue teams respond and assess the situation, with hospital reports indicating that five security personnel and seven civilians were injured.
Authorities characterized the assault as a foiled terror plot, noting that the attackers were neutralized at the gate, preventing them from breaching the building.
“The perpetrators of this incident should be identified as soon as possible and brought to justice,” stated Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
The Federal Constabulary, formerly known as the Frontier Constabulary, plays a crucial role in managing threats, including tribal conflicts and criminal activities in the region.
Peshawar, situated in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, has been a flashpoint for militant violence due to its proximity to the Afghan border. The Pakistani Taliban, also known as Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan, is known to be active in the area and has claimed responsibility for similar past attacks.
