Gunmen, Suicide Bombers Attack Pakistan Paramilitary HQ in Peshawar

Meanwhile, on social media, several residents took to X, stating that they heard a blast-like noise coming from the FC headquarters in Peshawar.

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Peshawar Paramilitary HQ Hit by Gunmen, Suicide Bomber

Pakistan’s paramilitary force headquarters in Peshawar was reportedly attacked by gunmen on Monday, according to a Reuters report. Police officials further told the news agency 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.

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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. The first suicide bomber first carried out an attack on the main entrance of the constabulary and the other one entered the compound,” a senior official told Reuters on condition of anonymity.

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