Deadly Suicide Attack Rocks Peshawar FC Headquarters
A tragic suicide bombing struck the Federal Constabulary headquarters in Peshawar on Monday morning, leaving three people dead and five others injured in a devastating security incident.
The attack occurred precisely at 8:10 am in the Saddar area of the northwestern city, according to official statements from Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Police. Three militants carried out the coordinated assault, with security officials confirming all were suicide bombers.
Security Response and Casualty Details
K-P Inspector General Zulfiqar Hameed provided crucial details about the security operation, stating that all three militants were killed during the response. "One detonated his explosives at the gate while two managed to enter the compound," he explained, adding that timely action by security forces prevented greater casualties.
Mohammad Asim, spokesman for Lady Reading Hospital, confirmed that the dead and injured included both Federal Constabulary personnel and civilians. Hospital officials reported that all wounded individuals were in stable condition following medical treatment.
City-Wide Security Measures Implemented
Peshawar Chief Police Officer Mian Saeed Ahmed led the comprehensive security response that followed the attack. Authorities immediately cordoned off the affected area and suspended public transit along the main corridor near the blast site as a precautionary measure.
Police implemented stringent security protocols across the city, sealing entry and exit points and placing Peshawar on high alert. A clearance operation remains underway, with roads expected to reopen once security checks are complete.
Inspector General Hameed revealed to Express News that there had been no specific threat alert regarding the assault on the FC headquarters. However, he emphasized that security forces' preparedness allowed them to bring the situation under control quickly.
The IG also noted that similar attacks in the province's southern districts had recently been foiled and that a province-wide security review was conducted just last week.
Emergency services responded promptly to the incident, with Rescue 1122 deploying more than 50 emergency workers, along with six ambulances and fire vehicles to the scene. As of now, no group has claimed responsibility for the attack, and investigations continue to determine the perpetrators' identities and motivations.
