Gunmen Attack Pakistan Paramilitary HQ in Peshawar, Several Dead
Gunmen Attack Pakistan Paramilitary HQ in Peshawar, Several Dead
Gunmen attack a Pakistan paramilitary force headquarters in Peshawar, leaving casualties as security forces respond; authorities launch investigations into the assault.
Gunmen attacked the paramilitary force headquarters in Peshawar on Monday, with explosions heard as the assailants breached the compound's perimeter. At least three people were killed and several others injured before security forces cordoned off the area.
The headquarters sits in a crowded district near a military cantonment, complicating rescue operations and raising tensions in the city. Emergency teams rushed casualties to nearby hospitals as investigators began collecting evidence.
Authorities described the incident as a terror attack and promised a swift, thorough investigation. No group immediately claimed responsibility, and analysts cautioned against premature conclusions, citing regional militant networks that operate in the area.
The attack underscores persistent security challenges in Pakistan's frontier region and has prompted officials to tighten security measures around major installations. Residents voiced concern about safety, while analysts stressed the need for coordinated counterterrorism efforts to prevent further violence.
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