Pakistan: 5 Taliban militants, 4 police personnel killed after suicide squad enters Karachi police compound
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Karachi, Feb 18: At least 5 militants and 4 people, including rangers and police personnel, were killed after a Pakistan Taliban suicide squad barged into a police compound Friday in the port city of Karachi. A gun battle between security personnel and militants went on for almost four hours.
The Pakistani Taliban, or Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), took responsibility for the attack. This recent attack comes weeks after the deadly attack in Peshawar's police line
Massive attack underway since last more than three hours at Karachi Police Chief’s Office. Major gun flight underway between terrorists and Pakistani security forces. Pakistani home grown terrorists attack in the heart of Pakistan. Ongoing attack, situation remains grim. pic.twitter.com/E4GhH12pEF
— Aditya Raj Kaul (@AdityaRajKaul) February 17, 2023
Among 5 militants, three of them blew themselves up while two were gunned down in the shootout that took place on Friday. Meanwhile, 18 people were injured. the latest attack on security forces as terrorism grips the nation.
The attack began at 7:10 pm, while police and Rangers personnel cleared the five-story building in phases, finally sweeping the entire office by around 10:46 pm. Rangers and police teams have started a joint operation against the terrorists following the armed attack on the Karachi Police Office (KPO) - the Additional Inspector General (AIG) Office.
The Rangers spokesperson said that the quick response force (QRF) of the paramilitary troops surrounded the KPO building and took their positions. An operation was started by Rangers and police to clear the KPO from terrorists. The spokesperson added that the operation is being conducted on the reported presence of eight to 10 terrorists in the Karachi police chief's office.
Reports suggest that the attackers entered the office wearing police uniforms -- a similar move used in the Peshawar mosque suicide attack that claimed the lives of more than 80 people. Meanwhile, seven people including Rangers police personnel have been injured.
Police officials said that armed suspects -- whose total numbers are unknown at the moment -- fired several rounds at the head office -- located adjacent to the Saddar Police Station.