On Monday, three suicide bombers attacked the headquarters of a Pakistani paramilitary force, resulting in the deaths of three personnel and injuring at least five others, according to officials.
The assailants began shooting as they breached the headquarters of the Federal Constabulary located in Peshawar city, subsequently detonating explosives within the facility, police reported.
Javed Iqbal, the deputy commandant of the force, confirmed that three paramilitary members lost their lives.
A senior official, speaking to Reuters on the condition of anonymity due to restrictions on media statements, mentioned, “The first suicide bomber attacked the main entrance of the constabulary, allowing the others to enter the compound.”
The official further stated, “Law enforcement, including the army and police, have secured the area and are managing the situation with caution, as we believe there may be additional terrorists inside the headquarters.”
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This paramilitary headquarters is situated in a densely populated region of Peshawar, the capital city of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
According to local resident Safdar Khan, “The road has been closed off to traffic and secured by the army, police, and security personnel,” as reported to Reuters.
Increasing militant assaults
The five individuals who were injured, including two from the paramilitary force, were transported to Lady Reading Hospital, as stated by spokesperson Mohammad Asim.
Thus far, no militant group has taken responsibility for this attack.
In recent weeks, Islamist militants in the area have intensified their assaults following last month’s deadly border clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Pakistan accuses the Afghan Taliban of sheltering these militants, who are believed to conduct cross-border attacks—a claim that has been denied by Kabul.
Police reported that the attackers opened fire as they forced their way into the headquarters before detonating explosives inside. (Fayaz Aziz/Reuters)
