Pakistani security forces on Thursday night repulsed an attack on paramilitary centre in Quetta and killed at least five suicide bombers. Four paramilitary men were injured in the exchange of gunfire.
Military spokesman said that five would be suicide bombers came in a car laden with explosives but were killed at the gate by Frontier Constabulary men. “An explosive and ammunition-laden vehicle with five would-be suicide bombers — apparently Afghan nationals — tried to enter the FC Madadgar Centre, but security forces retaliated quickly and engaged the attackers. The failed terrorism attempt was a response to the killing of terrorist in Quetta on Wednesday night,” a statement from the military said.
Security forces killed three terrorists including Salman Badini a most wanted terrorist involved in killing of Hazara community.
Col Sohail Abid of Military Intelligence lost his life in the gunfight. Four other soldiers were injured, two of whom are said to be in critical condition.
Balochistan Home Minister Sarfraz Bugti confirmed that FC Madadgar Centre came under attack and multiple blasts were carried out by the terrorists who lobbed grenades before being neutralized.
Earlier in the day a suicide bomber hit a security forces vehicle in Nowshara city of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province injuring 12 including six security personnel.
