Suicide bombers kill three in attack on Pakistan paramilitary headquarters

Three suicide bombers attacked the headquarters of Pakistan’s Federal Constabulary in Peshawar on Monday, killing three personnel and injuring at least five others, according to local officials.
Police said the attackers opened fire at the main gate before forcing their way into the compound and detonating their explosives inside the facility. Javed Iqbal, the deputy commandant of the force, confirmed the fatalities.
A senior security official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the initial explosion occurred at the entrance, followed by two additional attackers entering the premises. He added that authorities were “carefully handling the situation” and believed additional assailants might still be inside the compound.
The headquarters, located in a densely populated area of Peshawar, was quickly sealed off by army, police and security personnel. Roads in the vicinity were closed to traffic as emergency responders reached the scene.
The wounded — including two members of the paramilitary force — were taken to Lady Reading Hospital, where a spokesperson said they were receiving treatment.
No group has claimed responsibility for the attack. Militant violence in the region has increased in recent weeks, following deadly border clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan. Islamabad has accused the Afghan Taliban of providing safe haven to groups carrying out cross-border attacks, an allegation Kabul denies.