PESHAWAR: A militant attack on the Federal Constabulary (FC) Headquarters on Kohat Road in the Saddar area was thwarted early Monday morning at around 8am, according to security sources.
Officials said the attackers carried out a suicide blast at the main gate of the FC Headquarters. Following the explosion, two other militants tried to force their way inside the compound but were shot dead by security personnel.
Security sources confirmed that all three attackers were killed. They added that the exchange of fire has now stopped.
According to initial reports, three FC personnel were martyred in the attack, while two others sustained injuries. Security forces have cordoned off the entire area, and a clearance operation is underway.
Earlier, CCPO Mian Saeed stated that the area had been secured, the operation was in progress, and gunfire was being exchanged. He added that he was personally leading the operation.
Initial reports suggested the blasts were powerful enough to shatter windows of nearby buildings. Saddar Road was closed to all traffic, while security forces sealed access routes to and from Peshawar.
Deputy Commissioner Peshawar, Sanaullah, said all hospitals in the city have been placed on high alert.
Upon reports of explosions at the FC Headquarters in Peshawar Saddar, Rescue 1122 dispatched six ambulances, a fire vehicle, a disaster vehicle, and more than 50 personnel to the site, according to Rescue 1122 spokesperson Bilal Ahmad Faizi.
PM condemns terrorist attack:
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif strongly condemned the terrorist attack on the Federal Constabulary Headquarters in Peshawar. He said the swift and effective response by security forces helped prevent a major tragedy. The prime minister directed authorities to ensure immediate medical treatment for the injured.
The prime minister prayed for the quick recovery of all those wounded in the incident. He also called for the immediate identification and arrest of those responsible so they can be brought to justice.
Shehbaz Sharif said the nation will defeat the malicious designs of terrorists who target Pakistan’s peace and sovereignty. He reaffirmed that the government remains fully committed to eliminating terrorism from the country.
