At least three security personnel were killed and two injured in a deadly suicide attack at the Frontier Constabulary (FC) Headquarters in Peshawar on Monday morning, according to reports. Three terrorists were also gunned down after one suicide bomber detonated explosives at the facility’s main gate. Security forces immediately engaged the remaining attackers, preventing them from breaching the building.
Gunmen, suicide bombers launch coordinated morning assault
Unidentified gunmen and suicide bombers launched a major coordinated attack on the FC Headquarters located in the Saddar area around 8 am. The assault began with two powerful explosions, followed by intense gunfire, Peshawar CCPO Mian Saeed said. The blasts were so severe that windows of nearby buildings were shattered. Police, FC teams, and reinforcements rushed to the spot, sealing off Saddar Road and engaging in an ongoing gun battle.
'Suicide bombers involved,' confirms IG KP
Inspector General of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police Zulfiqar Hameed confirmed that suicide bombers carried out the explosions in an apparent attempt to storm the high-security facility. Emergency response units were deployed across the city, and the area was immediately cordoned off.
Residents reported hearing multiple blasts and heavy firing, with videos circulating online showing panic in the Saddar locality. Police later confirmed at least two explosions during the attack.
Clearance operation underway; injured taken to hospital
The injured security personnel were shifted to Lady Reading Hospital (LRH). A large-scale clearance operation is underway, with authorities scanning the area for additional threats. Roads surrounding the FC headquarters remain sealed.
The FC, previously known as the Frontier Constabulary before being renamed in July, operates in a densely populated area near a military cantonment — making it a sensitive target for militant elements.
Attack highlights rising wave of militancy in Pakistan
The Peshawar attack comes amid a sharp rise in militant violence across Pakistan — especially in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan.
This year alone:
- Over 430 people, mostly security personnel, have been killed in militant attacks.
- Balochistan has seen 782 deaths due to insurgency-related violence.
- Major incidents include the Quetta FC headquarters car bomb, the Sept 3 political rally suicide blast, and the BLA train hijacking in March.
Security agencies on high alert
Authorities are analysing CCTV footage and awaiting further updates from ground teams. The attack underscores persistent threats to Pakistan’s security installations and the urgent need for enhanced counterterror measures.
