Suicide Attack on FC Headquarters Foiled in Peshawar

PESHAWAR: A major terrorist attack on the Frontier Corps (FC) Headquarters in Saddar was foiled early Monday when three suicide attackers attempted to storm the premises. One attacker detonated explosives at the main gate, while the other two tried to enter while firing, but were neutralised by security personnel.

Security forces recovered two suicide jackets and eight hand grenades from the attackers. Officials said the assailants are suspected to have links across the border. The attack resulted in the martyrdom of Havaldar Alamzeb (Platoon 277), Sepoy Riyasat (Platoon 478) and Sepoy Altaf (Platoon 277). Four other personnel were injured and shifted to Lady Reading Hospital. Hospital authorities confirmed all injured are in stable condition.

A clearance operation is underway, with the entire area placed under high security. IG Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Zulfiqar Hameed confirmed that armoured vehicles have been deployed and said explosions occurred at the main gate and near the motorcycle stand.

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Rescue 1122 teams rushed to the scene with six ambulances and emergency vehicles, while Kohat Road and nearby routes were sealed. BRT services were also temporarily suspended.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the attack, praised the swift response of security forces and directed authorities to ensure immediate medical treatment for the injured, reiterating the government’s commitment to eradicate terrorism and protect national security.