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Suicide bombers kill three security force officers in Pakistan

At least three people were killed after gunmen attacked a paramilitary force headquarters in Pakistan's northwestern city of Peshawar on Monday
At least three people were killed after gunmen attacked a paramilitary force headquarters in Pakistan's northwestern city of Peshawar on Monday (Associated Press)
  • An attack on the Frontier Constabulary (FC) paramilitary force headquarters in Peshawar, Pakistan, on Monday resulted in at least three deaths.
  • The assault involved two suicide bombers, with one detonating explosives at the main entrance and the second being neutralised before entering the building.
  • At least three members of the frontier constabulary were killed and two others sustained injuries during the incident.
  • Security forces, including the army and police, cordoned off the area, suspecting militants might still be inside the headquarters.
  • While no group immediately claimed responsibility, the Pakistani Taliban (Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan) are frequently blamed for such attacks, which have seen a recent surge in the country.
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