...capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, administrative and economic hub for the Federally Administered Tribal Areas of Pakistan. Peshawar is situated near the eastern end of the Khyber Pass, convenient to the Pak-Afghan border. Peshawar has evolved into one of Pakistain's most ethnically and linguistically diverse cities, which means lots of gunfire..., Geo News reported Saturday.
The faceless myrmidons attacked the Sarband cop shoppe located in the city's suburban area with hand grenades in the dark of night, leaving DSP Badaber Sardar Hussain and his two guards dead.
Senior superintendent of police operations Kashif Aftab Abbasi confirmed that the Sarband cop shoppe came under attack with grenades and sniper guns fitted with night vision thermal goggles.
The SSP Operations said the faceless myrmidons attacked the cop shoppes from two to three sides. He said that at least six to eight faceless myrmidons were involved in the attack. At least 12 to 14 coppers were present at the cop shoppe at the time of the attack, he said.
The SSP Operations said that faceless myrmidons lobbed five hand grenades into the compound of the cop shoppe. Four of the grenades were neutralised while one blew up, he said.
The police official said that the faceless myrmidons managed to flee after the attack. He added that the search operation had been halted and would recommence during the daytime in order to track down the attackers.
Police have repulsed the faceless myrmidons almost two hours after they attacked around 1am.
Police contingents arrived on the spot after the terror attack was reported. The police spokesperson said that the entire area was cordoned off following the assault.
Additional police contingents and armoured personnel carriers also rushed to the flashpoint.