At least five people have been killed after two suicide bombers launched an attack on the headquarters of Pakistan’s Federal Constabulary in Peshawar on Monday.
The assault also left more than a dozen people injured, including security personnel and civilians.
According to police sources who spoke to BBC Urdu, the attackers—armed and wearing explosive vests—charged toward the heavily guarded complex in northwestern Pakistan around 08:10 local time (03:10 GMT).
The facility is located in a high-security zone, requiring the assailants to breach several layers of defence to get close to the compound.
Witnesses reported hearing two powerful explosions moments apart. Emergency responders quickly arrived at the scene, and the area was cordoned off as security forces began sweeping the complex.
Authorities confirmed that the bombers were neutralised at the gate before they could enter the main building, preventing what officials described as a “major terrorist plot.”
A security source said three security officials were killed in the attack, while at least 12 others—including seven civilians—were wounded.
Pakistan’s Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, condemned the attack and called for swift accountability. “The perpetrators of this incident should be identified as soon as possible and brought to justice,” he said.
The Federal Constabulary—formerly known as the Frontier Constabulary—handles high-risk operations beyond the capacity of the regular police, including tackling tribal conflicts and organised criminal networks.
Peshawar, located in the volatile Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province bordering Afghanistan, has long been an epicentre of militant activity.
The Pakistani Taliban, or Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), remains active in the region and has claimed responsibility for similar attacks in the past, though no group has yet taken credit for Monday’s assault.
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