PESHAWAR: The security forces gunned down thirteent terrorists in the ensuing gun battle erupted after militants attacked PAF Camp in Badabair area while two security officials also injured in the shootout, ISPR said.
Thirteen militants have been killed in an exchange of fire with security forces, Director-General Inter Services Public Relations Major-General Asim Bajwa said on Twitter. The attack was carried out by a group of eight to 10 terrorists, he said.
Following the attack, a heavy contingent of the Quick Reaction Force (QRF) reached the spot. Clearance operation underway till filing of this report, Bajwa twitted. The area has been sealed by security forces.Peshawar corps commander Hidayat-ur-Rehman is on the site.
Ten soldiers including two security officials have been injured in the attack and shifted to CMH Peshawar. The QRF quickly launched search operation in the surrounding areas of the camp to nab facilitators of the attack.
The DG ISPR said terrorists attacked the guard room at the camp early in the morning. The QRF reached the scene and surrounded the attackers, isolating them. Bajwa confirmed that around seven to 10 terrorists had attempted to break into the camp. The terrorists had been engaged and contained around the guard room area of the camp.
Its a non-operational camp and the PAF has no strategic assets there. Search operation has been launched in the surrounding area for the arrest of the culprits. Emergency has been declared in Peshawar hospitals. Clerance operation is underway.
