PESHAWAR, Pakistan — A heavily guarded paramilitary headquarters in Peshawar came under attack on Monday as armed assailants and two suicide bombers targeted the Frontier Constabulary complex in one of the city’s most densely populated areas, police officials reported.
According to security sources, the assault began when a suicide bomber detonated explosives at the main entrance of the facility. A second bomber then breached the compound, triggering a gun battle between the attackers and security personnel. Initial reports confirmed at least three fatalities, with the number of casualties expected to rise as the situation develops.
A senior security official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said law enforcement agencies, including army and police units, quickly sealed off the area. “We believe additional militants may still be inside the compound. The forces are conducting a cautious and coordinated operation,” the official noted.
Residents described scenes of chaos as roads surrounding the headquarters—located near a military cantonment—were shut down. “The entire area has been blocked by the army, police, and other security teams,” said local resident Safdar Khan, who witnessed the cordon being established.
Security forces remain engaged at the site as authorities work to clear the compound and assess the full scope of the attack.