Arrests made as investigation reveals cross-border planning of Nov. 24 assault that killed three soldiers, injured 11
Suicide attack at the gate of the federal police headquarters in Peshawar on Monday
Investigating authorities have revealed that the facilitators of the suicide bombers who attacked the Federal Police (FC) headquarters in Peshawar last year were also Afghan nationals.
The investigation into the headquarters suicide bombings has revealed that planning for the attack took place in Afghanistan, authorities said.
According to authorities, key arrests were also made in connection with the incident.
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The attack on the FC headquarters occurred on November 24, 2025. Three FC personnel were martyred and five were injured in the assault, while eight civilians were also injured.
On November 30, the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) confirmed that the three suicide bombers involved in the attack were Afghan nationals.
Investigators reportedly questioned more than 100 suspects in connection with the attack that killed three paramilitary soldiers and wounded 11 others, including seven civilians.
The martyred personnel were identified as Havaldar Alam Zeb Khan, Constable Riyaz Khan and Constable Altaf Khan.
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On the day of the attack, three militants arrived on a single motorcycle. The first suicide bomber detonated explosives at the main door, while the other two entered the compound through smoke and chaos, opening fire before being neutralized by security forces.
The assault occurred while a parade was taking place at the headquarters, with around 450 people present at the time.
