Pakistan: Three security personnel killed in Peshawar suicide bombing

PESHAWAR, Nov. 24 (YPA) – Two suicide bombers attacked the headquarters of a security force in Peshawar northwestern Pakistan on Monday morning, killing at least three officers, police told AFP.

City police chief Mian Saeed said the attackers opened fire as they forced themselves into the headquarters of the frontier constabulary before blowing themselves up inside the complex.

The attackers struck at 8.10am on the premises located on Saddar Road, one of the city’s busiest routes, just before rush hour.

One of the bombers blew himself up at the entrance of the headquarters, while two managed to enter the compound, where they were engaged and killed, he added.

Security forces have cordoned off the area and are conducting a clearance operation.

@E.Y.M