Suicide bombers kill three at Pakistan paramilitary HQ

In a brazen attack on Monday, three suicide bombers targeted the headquarters of Pakistan’s Frontier Constabulary in Peshawar, resulting in the deaths of three paramilitary personnel and injuring at least five others. The assailants reportedly opened fire as they forced their way into the facility before detonating explosives within the complex. Javed Iqbal, the deputy commandant of the force, confirmed the casualties. A senior official, speaking anonymously, revealed that the first bomber struck the main entrance, enabling others to infiltrate the compound. Security forces, including the army and police, swiftly cordoned off the area, suspecting additional terrorists might still be inside. The headquarters, situated in a densely populated district of Peshawar, prompted road closures and heightened security measures. The injured, including two paramilitary members, were rushed to Lady Reading Hospital, according to spokesperson Mohammad Asim. No militant group has yet claimed responsibility for the attack. This incident follows a surge in militant activities in the region, exacerbated by recent border clashes. Pakistan accuses the Afghan Taliban of sheltering militants who launch cross-border attacks, a claim Kabul denies.