ISLAMABAD: The initial report on the suicide bombing at the FederalConstabulary (FC) Headquarters in Peshawar has been released, revealing ameticulously planned operation executed in multiple phases. According tothe document, a lone suicide attacker approached the main gate on foot fromthe direction of Sunni Masjid Road, disguised under a shawl. Upon reachingthe checkpoint, he detonated explosives, resulting in the immediatemartyrdom of three FC personnel. Fortunately, the blast caused minimalstructural damage to the entrance, allowing security protocols to remainpartially intact.
Moments after the explosion, two additional assailants, dressed intraditional shalwar kameez and armed with rifles and hand grenades,breached the premises through a side gate. The report indicates theyproceeded rightward toward the motorcycle stand, where they opened fire onpersonnel. However, swift retaliatory action by on-duty security forcesneutralized both terrorists before they could advance further.Investigators believe the intruders intended to seize hostages,capitalizing on the presence of senior officers and an ongoing parade thathad increased the number of staff on site.
The attack underscores the persistent threat of militancy in the region,with the FC Headquarters serving as a key installation for maintaining lawand order. Security analysts suggest the operation bore hallmarks ofsophisticated planning, possibly involving reconnaissance and insiderinformation. In the aftermath, forces conducted a thorough sweep of thefacility, declaring it fully secure. No group has yet claimedresponsibility, but preliminary assessments point toward banned outfitsknown for targeting military and paramilitary sites in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
This incident has prompted heightened alerts across Peshawar andsurrounding areas, with authorities vowing to enhance perimeter defenses atsensitive locations. The provincial government has expressed condolences tothe families of the fallen personnel and assured swift justice for thosebehind the plot. Community leaders have called for unity against extremism,emphasizing the need for improved intelligence sharing between federal andlocal agencies to prevent future breaches.
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The report’s findings will likely inform ongoing counter-terrorismstrategies, as Pakistan continues to grapple with sporadic violence despitesignificant gains in operations like Zarb-e-Azb. Experts warn that suchattacks aim to demoralize forces and disrupt stability, urging sustainedvigilance. As investigations deepen, more details on the attackers’identities and affiliations are expected to emerge, potentially leading totargeted raids in militant hotspots.Source: www.dawn.com/news/1874567,”>https://www.dawn.com/news/1874567, www.geo.tv/latest/567890″>https://www.geo.tv/latest/567890
