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Pakistan paramilitary headquarters in Peshawar attacked by gunmen, suicide bombers: Report
Meanwhile, on social media, several residents took to X, stating that they heard a blast-like noise coming from the FC headquarters in Peshawar.
Pakistan's paramilitary force headquarters in Peshawar was reportedly attacked by gunmen on Monday morning. Police officials further added that at least three people were killed.
Speaking to AFP, Peshawar police chief Mian Saeed said that the three killed were FC (Federal Constabulary) personnel deployed at the gate.
"Four others were wounded," AFP reported, citing Peshawar police chief Mian Saeed. The police chief added that one assailant detonated explosives and two other attackers were shot dead by the security forces.
Suicide bombing, blast shocks residents
When the initial reports of the attack came in, several residents posted on X claiming they heard a blast-like noise coming from the FC headquarters in Peshawar.
As per social media reports, the attack on the Frontier Corps headquarters reportedly took place after two blasts were heard in the area. In several videos online, active firing could also be heard.
The two blasts reported on social media were confirmed by Pakistani officials as suicide bombers.
"Two suicide explosions took place inside the FC headquarters, one at the main gate and the other near the motorcycle stand located within the premises," Inspector General of Police Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Zulfiqar Hameed told news agency AFP.
The blast triggered triggered panic in the surrounding residential and commercial areas, with the explosion heard from a considerable distance.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi also condemned the terrorist attack while stating that the provincial government "stands firmly" with the police and all law enforcement agencies.
The road outside the FC headquarters in Peshawar has been closed and the area has been cordoned off.
