3 killed in suicide attack at Pakistan's paramilitary force headquarters
What's the story
Three suicide bombers attacked a paramilitary force headquarters in Pakistan's northwestern city of Peshawar, according to local media reports. At least three security personnel were killed and several others were injured, local media reported. Pakistan's Dawn reported on Monday that the headquarters of the Federal Constabulary was "under attack" and that a suicide bomber had detonated their explosives at the gate to the complex.
First details
Attackers' failed entry attempt prevented larger tragedy
Peshawar Capital City Police Officer Mian Saeed Ahmad confirmed that the attackers were unsuccessful in their attempt to enter the premises. He said, "One bomber blew himself up on the gate, while two others tried to enter the premises but were gunned down by FC personnel." Many personnel were outside for morning parade drills at the time of the attack.
Civilian impact
Attack on FC headquarters leaves civilians injured
The attack also injured at least six civilians, who were rushed to Lady Reading Hospital in Peshawar, Al Jazeera reported. A hospital spokesperson was quoted as confirming that all the injured were stable and receiving treatment. An emergency was declared at both Lady Reading Hospital and Khyber Teaching Hospital following the incident.
Ongoing investigation
No group claims responsibility for Peshawar attack
So far, no group has claimed responsibility for this attack. However, similar attacks have been blamed on the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), which is allied with but distinct from the Afghan Taliban. The TTP has been responsible for a string of attacks across Pakistan recently. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the attack.