Tragedy struck Peshawar on Monday as at least three individuals lost their lives during a coordinated assault on the Frontier Constabulary’s main headquarters. The attack involved gunmen and two suicide bombers targeting the complex, situated in a densely populated area adjacent to a military cantonment. This proximity intensified the fear and chaos as the incident unfolded. Initial reports indicate that one suicide bomber breached the main entrance, while a second managed to infiltrate the compound. Security forces, including army and police, have swiftly cordoned off the vicinity and are conducting a meticulous operation, as there is a concern that additional attackers might still be present within the headquarters. The Federal Constabulary, recently renamed from the Frontier Constabulary, has been facing escalating militant threats, particularly in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan regions. This surge in violence is closely linked to the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan’s renewed hostilities following the termination of their ceasefire in November 2022, with a clear vow to target state security apparatus. The incident in Peshawar occurs amidst a broader trend of deadly attacks across Pakistan, including a recent car bombing outside a paramilitary headquarters in Quetta that claimed ten lives.
