Terrorists attack Christian Colony in Peshawar in Warsak Garrison

NEW DELHI: At least one person and four suicide attackers were killed after five to six gunmen, wearing suicide jackets, today attacked a Christian colony in Peshawar. The firing reportedly began around 6 am when the terrorists attacked the colony, security sources told DawnNews. In the exchange of fire between gunmen and security forces one civilian and two suspected terrorists were killed, the daily said. The sound of explosions was heard in the area, eyewitnesses claimed, and a helicopter was spotted conducting aerial surveillance.

Terrorist attacked Christian Colony Warsak Road, Peshawar.Sec forces Promptly responded,all 4 suicide bombers killed.Search in progress.

— Gen Asim Bajwa (@AsimBajwaISPR) September 2, 2016

Additional contingents of security forces, including police, Frontier Corps and PakistanArmy commandos have been deployed to the area and an operation is ongoing, the daily reported. The area has been cordoned off. The colony lies near the Pak-Afghanborder and the Warsak Dam.