PESHAWAR: Three Federal Constabulary personnel were martyred and 11 others injured on Monday when a suicide bomber detonated explosives at the gate of the FC headquarters in Peshawar.
The attack took place in the Saddar area of the northwestern city and involved three militants, according to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police. Officials confirmed that all three attackers were suicide bombers. One detonated explosives at the main gate, while the other two entered the compound but were immediately shot and killed. Police are now defusing additional explosives left near the gate.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the first attacker approached the headquarters on foot from the Saddar side and attempted to enter the premises. The blast occurred at 8:11 a.m., but security personnel stopped the bomber at the barrier. His companions also tried to breach the compound but were intercepted and neutralized by security forces.
CCTV footage from the main gate captured the blast, showing the moment of the explosion and the subsequent attempts by the other attackers to enter the headquarters. Security personnel successfully prevented further intrusion, containing the situation quickly.
Earlier, security forces foiled a major terrorist attack on the Federal Constabulary Headquarters in Peshawar on Monday. Officials confirmed that at least three terrorists were killed after they attempted to breach the high-security premises. Moreover, three FC personnel embraced martyrdom during the intense confrontation with the attackers.
Peshawar Capital City Police Officer Dr Mian Saeed said three suicide bombers tried to storm the FC Headquarters. He stated that one attacker detonated himself at the main gate of the building. However, two others managed to enter the compound during the chaos. He added that the attackers appeared determined to inflict maximum damage.
Forces Respond Swiftly
The CCPO revealed that FC personnel immediately engaged the attackers inside the headquarters. Additionally, they shot and killed two suicide bombers before they could target sensitive areas. He confirmed that all three attackers died during the fierce exchange of fire with security personnel. Their swift action, he said, prevented a catastrophic incident.
Furthermore, Dr Saeed stressed that the timely response of FC personnel saved many lives. He noted that security teams quickly secured the area and blocked all routes leading to the headquarters. Authorities diverted traffic and cordoned off the Saddar locality as part of the emergency response. Security agencies then launched a detailed search operation to rule out additional threats.
Injuries Reported and Search Continues
Hospital officials stated that five people sustained injuries during the attack. The injured included two FC personnel who were shifted to medical facilities for treatment. Their condition remained stable, according to initial reports.
Meanwhile, Deputy Commandant of the Federal Constabulary Javed Iqbal also confirmed the elimination of all three attackers. He said three FC personnel were martyred while bravely resisting the suicide bombers. He added that a comprehensive search operation continued inside the FC Headquarters to ensure complete security.
Authorities maintained strict vigilance in the area following the incident. They also increased security measures across sensitive installations in the city. Officials said the investigation would determine the origin and facilitators of the attackers.
