Pakistan: Suicide Jihad Attack Kills Three Border Policemen

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At least three members of Pakistan’s paramilitary forces lost their lives on Monday after a devastating suicide blast targeted a major security installation in Peshawar. According to local authorities, the explosion struck the headquarters of a border security unit, underscoring yet another grim episode of violence in the volatile Khyber Pakhtunkhwa region that shares a tense boundary with Afghanistan.

Bilal Ahmed, a hospital worker who witnessed the incident, recalled that he was on his way to duty when a “massive explosion” reverberated across the area. The blast occurred near one of Peshawar’s busiest corridors, directly opposite a popular shopping mall, sending shockwaves through the morning bustle.

In the immediate aftermath, an AFP correspondent observed gruesome evidence at the site — including what appeared to be body parts of the suspected bomber scattered near the main entrance on Saddar Road. The gate bore numerous shrapnel marks, and a lone black shoe lay abandoned amid the debris, symbolizing the chaos of the attack.

Rescue teams swiftly moved in, navigating through shattered glass, damaged vehicles, and the mangled remains of the blast zone. Police confirmed that the assault was carried out by at least one attacker who detonated explosives at approximately 8:10 a.m. (03:10 GMT), just moments before peak traffic. The explosion killed three Federal Constabulary personnel stationed at the entrance, Peshawar Police Chief Mian Saeed stated.

So far, no militant group has stepped forward to claim responsibility. However, Pakistan’s state-run broadcaster PTV reported that the attackers have been identified as Afghan nationals, a detail likely to fuel already simmering tensions between the two neighbors.

Heightened Strain Along the Border

Islamabad has repeatedly accused insurgent groups—particularly the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP)—of orchestrating cross-border attacks from sanctuaries in Afghanistan. Pakistani officials argue that a resurgence in militant violence can be traced back to these safe havens.

Kabul has firmly rejected these allegations, insisting that Pakistan must address its own internal security vulnerabilities instead of shifting blame. This latest incident adds yet another layer of strain to the fragile relationship between the two countries, raising fears of an escalating security crisis in the border regions.

(This Article was originally published by Jihad Watch)