Snapshot
- Five to six terrorists attacked a police training centre in Quetta, Balochistan
- At least five loud explosions were also heard from inside the college after the terrorists entered the premises around 10 pm
- 60 police recruits have been killed in the attack and over a 100 injured
- Three terrorists have been neutralised by security forces
- At least 250 police cadets were rescued by Pakistan Army and Frontier Constabulary troops
- Attackers reportedly belonged to the banned Lashker-e-Jhangvi group, a militant group affiliated with al-Qaida
At least 60 police recruits have been killed after gunmen attacked a police training centre in Quetta, Pakistan.
Major General Sher Afgan, chief of the paramilitary Frontier Corps, said the attackers belonged to the banned Lashker-e-Jhangvi group, a militant group affiliated with al-Qaida.
The number of wounded has climbed over 100, Pakistani media reports claim and as many as 250 police cadets inside the centre have been rescued.
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PM Nawaz Sharif and Others Condemn Attack
Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif condemned the attack on the police academy and directed focus of federal and provincial agencies to bringing the perpetrators to task.
وزیراعظم نواز شریف کی پولیس ٹریننگ سینٹر پر حملے کی شدید مذمت وزیراعظم کا زیرتربیت پولیس اہلکاروں کی حفاظت پر تشویش کا اظہارpic.twitter.com/nROoh285VN
— PML(N) (@pmln_org) October 24, 2016
Strongly condemn cowardly terror attack on police training centre in Quetta. May Allah keep hostages safe. Prayers for recovery of injured.
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) October 24, 2016
Quetta carnage another heinous attack on innocent people. Reprehensible & condemnable. May the souls of those who died Rest in Peace.
— Dr. Arif Alvi (@ArifAlvi) October 25, 2016
My heart is in Quetta. 51 dead mostly young cadets #QuettaAttack
— iqbal theba (@iqbaltheba) October 25, 2016
Strongly condemn the barbaric terrorist attack in #Quetta in the strongest terms.Thoughts & Prayers remain with the victims & their families
— Veena Malik Khan (@iVeenaKhan) October 24, 2016
Gunfire Erupted Between Attackers and Security Personnel
Security forces and the gunmen exchanged fire, according to a SAMAA TVreport. Around 500 cadets were said to be present inside the centre’s hostel, many of whom were taken hostage by the attackers.
Balochistan Home Minister said one of the attackers was killed by security forces and two detonated their explosive vests.
Video Footage of Security, Ambulances
More Than 250 Cadets Rescued
The terrorists stormed the centre's hostel on Saryab Road at around 10 pm, prompting an operation by the Pakistani Army and Frontier Constabulary troops who rescued at least 250 cadets.
The security forces in the operation have killed two terrorists and safely rescued 250 cadets from the ground and first two floors of the hostelMir Sarfaraz Bugti, Home Minister, Balochistan
A deceased security man has been identified as Zubair Hameed.
Most of those being treated at city hospitals had gunshot wounds, although some sustained injuries jumping off the roof of the hostel and climbing a wall to escape the gunmen. Nearly all of the wounded were police, authorities said.
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Five to Six Gunmen Attack Police Training Centre
Around 10 pm on Monday, between five to six terrorists entered a police training centre in Quetta, Balochistan and opened fire. The Pakistan Army and Frontier Constabulary troops had arrived on the spot to start a clean-up operation.
Balochistan Home Minister Mir Sarfaraz Bugti said initial reports showed there were around 500 police cadets and recruits in the college hostel when the attack took place from a back gate of the college.
At least five loud explosions were also heard from inside the college after the terrorists entered the premises.
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Quetta Live: 60 Recruits Killed After Gunmen Attack Police Academy
Hansa Malhotra
Today, an hour ago
Snapshot
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Five to six terrorists attacked a police training centre in Quetta, Balochistan
At least five loud explosions were also heard from inside the college after the terrorists entered the premises around 10 pm
60 police recruits have been killed in the attack and over a 100 injured
Three terrorists have been neutralised by security forces
At least 250 police cadets were rescued by Pakistan Army and Frontier Constabulary troops
Attackers reportedly belonged to the banned Lashker-e-Jhangvi group, a militant group affiliated with al-Qaida
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Today, 3 hours ago
At least 60 police recruits have been killed after gunmen attacked a police training centre in Quetta, Pakistan.
Major General Sher Afgan, chief of the paramilitary Frontier Corps, said the attackers belonged to the banned Lashker-e-Jhangvi group, a militant group affiliated with al-Qaida.
The number of wounded has climbed over 100, Pakistani media reports claim and as many as 250 police cadets inside the centre have been rescued.
At least 60 cadets have been killed after gunmen attacked a police training centre in Quetta, Pakistan. (Photo: AP)
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PM Nawaz Sharif and Others Condemn Attack
Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif condemned the attack on the police academy and directed focus of federal and provincial agencies to bringing the perpetrators to task.
وزیراعظم نواز شریف کی پولیس ٹریننگ سینٹر پر حملے کی شدید مذمت وزیراعظم کا زیرتربیت پولیس اہلکاروں کی حفاظت پر تشویش کا اظہارpic.twitter.com/nROoh285VN
— PML(N) (@pmln_org) October 24, 2016
Strongly condemn cowardly terror attack on police training centre in Quetta. May Allah keep hostages safe. Prayers for recovery of injured.
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) October 24, 2016
Quetta carnage another heinous attack on innocent people. Reprehensible & condemnable. May the souls of those who died Rest in Peace.
— Dr. Arif Alvi (@ArifAlvi) October 25, 2016
My heart is in Quetta. 51 dead mostly young cadets #QuettaAttack
— iqbal theba (@iqbaltheba) October 25, 2016
Strongly condemn the barbaric terrorist attack in #Quetta in the strongest terms.Thoughts & Prayers remain with the victims & their families
— Veena Malik Khan (@iVeenaKhan) October 24, 2016
Today, 2 hours ago
Gunfire Erupted Between Attackers and Security Personnel
Security forces and the gunmen exchanged fire, according to a SAMAA TVreport. Around 500 cadets were said to be present inside the centre’s hostel, many of whom were taken hostage by the attackers.
Balochistan Home Minister said one of the attackers was killed by security forces and two detonated their explosive vests.
Today, 2 hours ago
Today, 9 hours ago
Video Footage of Security, Ambulances
Ten injured in #Quetta police training centre attack, they need your prayers,, plz recit#Ayaat_Ul_Kursi...pic.twitter.com/EpoD5OdOPg
— Hania Baloch 🌐 (@HaniaSays)October 24, 2016
Today, 2 hours ago
More Than 250 Cadets Rescued
The terrorists stormed the centre's hostel on Saryab Road at around 10 pm, prompting an operation by the Pakistani Army and Frontier Constabulary troops who rescued at least 250 cadets.
The security forces in the operation have killed two terrorists and safely rescued 250 cadets from the ground and first two floors of the hostel
Mir Sarfaraz Bugti, Home Minister, Balochistan
A deceased security man has been identified as Zubair Hameed.
Most of those being treated at city hospitals had gunshot wounds, although some sustained injuries jumping off the roof of the hostel and climbing a wall to escape the gunmen. Nearly all of the wounded were police, authorities said.
Today, an hour ago
Today, 9 hours ago
Gunmen attacked a police training academy in Quetta, Pakistan on Monday. (Photo: AP)
Today, 2 hours ago
Five to Six Gunmen Attack Police Training Centre
Around 10 pm on Monday, between five to six terrorists entered a police training centre in Quetta, Balochistan and opened fire. The Pakistan Army and Frontier Constabulary troops had arrived on the spot to start a clean-up operation.
Balochistan Home Minister Mir Sarfaraz Bugti said initial reports showed there were around 500 police cadets and recruits in the college hostel when the attack took place from a back gate of the college.
At least five loud explosions were also heard from inside the college after the terrorists entered the premises.
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