LAHORE: Security forces killed all the terrorists who tried to attack Elite Force Traning School, Manawan Police Training Center and FIA building in Lahore and successfully established full security control at all these places.
Banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan claimed responsibility of the three attacks.
Nine terrorists were killed while thirteen security personnel and five civilians were martyred in a retaliatory action by the law enforcement agencies.
The three attacks were carried out in the duration of half-hour between 09:15 AM and 09:45 AM.
This morning, first terrorist attack was launched at FIA Building at Temple Road, where terrorists made their way into the premises by carrying out indiscriminate firing. Two FIA personnel, two policemen and as many citizens were martyred while a terrorist was also killed in retaliatory firing.
The terrorists first carried out blasts at Elite Force Training School at Bedian Road and a Police Training School in Manawan and then they opened indiscriminate fire after forcing their way into the building. Security forces gunned down two terrorists while three terrorists blew themselves up.
In Manawan, 8 security men and two citizens were martyred while three terrorists were killed.
According to GOC Maj. Gen. Shafat Ahmed, five terrorists were killed while one policeman and a citizen were killed in Bedian Elite Training Center.
All the bodies were shifted to dead house.
Emergency has been declared in all the hospitals where administration has been directed not to discharge any injured without security clearance.
Those martyred by terrorists’ firing at the FIA building include Rana Farooq, Shehzad Younus, Inspector Riaz, Ikramul haq, Mubashshir Siddiq and Zaheer Afzal.
According to hospital sources, the deceased in Manawan attack are Salamat Ali (Instructor), Nasrullah Khan (Sub-Inspector), Talha (Constable), Muhammed Aslam (Inspector), Asif (Constable), Sher Muhammed (Inspector) and Zahid Ali Shah (Constable); while, a constable could not be identified.
Twenty-seven bodies have been brought to Meo, Gharki and Gangaram hospitals. Of the bodies taken to Meo and Gangaram hospitals, 13 are of security personnel, 5 of citizens while 8 bodies are of terrorists.
President, PM strongly condemn Lahore attacks
ISLAMABAD, President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Thursday strongly condemned the series of terrorist attacks in Lahore that targeted buildings of law enforcement agencies and reiterated their resolve not to bow down to the terrorists.
The President in a message expressed his deep sorrow over those who were killed in the attack by the terrorists and called for an immediate probe to find out the masterminds so as to award them exemplary punishment.
He expressed his satisfaction over the measures taken to repulse the attacks, to foil the attempts to take hostage and cause mass casualties.
The President prayed to Allah Almighty to bless the departed souls and grant courage and fortitude to their families to bear this loss with equanimity.
In a statement, the Prime Minister said the people and security forces of Pakistan will defeat the nefarious designs of the terrorists and their abettors.
Premier praised the security personnel for their courage and said the nation will remember their sacrifices to protect it from the scourge of extremism.
He condoled the deaths of security personnel and prayed to Allah Almighty to rest the departed souls in eternal peace and grant courage to the bereaved families to bear the irreparable loss with fortitude.
Obama 'concerned' over Pakistan attacks: WH
NEW ORLEANS: US President Barack Obama is concerned over the loss of life in new militant attacks in Pakistan, the White House said Thursday, adding the strikes underscored the threat from extremists.
"The president is always concerned when there's a loss of innocent civilian life," said White House deputy spokesman Bill Burton as Obama flew to New Orleans on Air Force One.
"This shows once again that the militants in Pakistan threaten both Pakistan and the United States," Burton said, adding that Obama had been encouraged by recent actions by the Pakistani military to tackle extremists.
Earlier, militants unleashed attacks in Pakistan that left 40 people dead, in strikes on police offices in Lahore and targets in the northwest of the country.
Nuclear-armed Pakistan, a key ally in the US-led fight against terrorism, is reeling from two years of Taliban-linked attacks that have escalated. More than 160 people have been killed since October 5.
The attacks came as Obama mulls his new strategy for the war in Afghanistan and Pakistan and the battle against Al-Qaeda.
Also on Thursday, Obama signed a huge 7.5 billion dollar aid package meant to boost Islamabad's battle against extremists and to cement civilian rule.
Britain stands 'shoulder to shoulder' with Pakistan: PM
LONDON: Britain stands "shoulder to shoulder" with Pakistan following the latest attacks there in which 40 people died Thursday, Prime Minister Gordon Brown's spokesman said.
Brown wrote to President Asif Ali Zardari after militants unleashed coordinated attacks on Pakistani police, storming offices in Lahore and bombing a northwest station to escalate 11 days of carnage.
"Britain stands shoulder to shoulder with Pakistan in the fight against terrorism and extremism," said Brown's spokesman.
The simultaneous assaults underscored the power of armed radicals to strike in the heart of Pakistan and the weakness of poorly-equipped security forces, despite promises of a new offensive against the Taliban near the Afghan border.
Nuclear-armed Pakistan, which borders Afghanistan and is a key ally in the US-led fight against terror, is reeling from Taliban-linked attacks in which more than 160 people have died since October 5.
Lahore terrorist attacks foiled; all attackers killed
LAHORE: All the terrorists involved in attacks at Law Enforcement Agencies here have been killed, as all three terrorists attacks have been foiled, Geo News reported Thursday.
At least 16 people including 12 personnel of the security personnel lost their lives in these attacks.
This morning, first terrorist attack was launched at FIA Building at Temple Road, where terrorists made their way into the premises by indiscriminately firing. A terrorist was shot down when the FIA personnel returned the fire; while two police personnel and four citizens were martyred in the attack.
The terrorists first blew up the blasts at Manawan Police Training Centre and then they opened indiscriminate fire after forcing into the building, killing five police personnel and four citizens; while, three terrorists have been killed on the spot.
In terrorist attack at Bedian Training Centre, a police was killed and nine others were injured; while, five terrorists were shot down. All the bodies have been taken to Dead House.
Emergency has been declared at Lahore’s hospitals, and administrations there have been directed no injured be discharged without security clearance.
The martyrs at the FIA building include Shehzad Younus, Inspector Riaz, Ikramul haq, Mubashshir Siddiq and Zaheer Afzal.
According to hospital sources, the deceased in Manawan attack are Salamat Ali (Instructor), Nasrullah Khan (Sub-Inspector), Taha (Constable), Muhammed Aslam (Inspector), Asif (Constable), Sher Muhammed (Inspector) and Zahid Ali Shah (Constable); while, a constable could not be identified.
39 killed in attacks on Pakistan police
LAHORE: Thirty-nine people died during coordinated militant attacks on police in Pakistan's cities of Lahore and Kohat on Thursday, according to combined death tolls released by officials.
In Lahore, gunmen armed with grenades and suicide vests stormed a commando academy in the suburb of Bedian, another police school in the Manawan area previously attacked in March and offices of the Federal Investigation Agency.
"A total of 14 people were killed in Manawan, including four terrorists. Nine were police officials and one was unidentified," Lahore city police chief Pervez Rathor said revising up an earlier toll of four dead at the academy.
"Search operations are going on in different parts of the city. There are threats of more attacks, he said.
At the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) building, Rathor said "one terrorist was killed and six security officials".
At Bedian, Major General Shafqat Ahmad, the top military commander in Lahore said seven people died before the security forces wrested back full control.
"We have seen five bodies of terrorists lying there. Some were killed in action by our security forces, some blew themselves up," said Ahmad.
"One (police) nursing assistant died in the clash at the entrance and one civilian guest also died," he said.
After a suicide vehicle bombing in the northwest town of Kohat near Peshawar, police spokesman Fazal Naeem said 11 people were killed, including three policemen.
Indian secret agencies behind Lahore blast
LAHORE: Lahore Commissioner Khusro Pervaiz Thursday said India’s intelligence agencies are involved in the attacks carried out today in Lahore.
He said the saboteurs would not be allowed to go scot-free and get along with their ulterior motives in Pakistan.
Foolproof arrangements were in place at FIA building
LAHORE: District Coordination Officer (DCO) Sajjad Ahmed Bhutta Thursday said there were foolproof security arrangements at the FIA building; but, the attackers have their planning.
Talking to media while visiting the FIA building after the terrorists attack there, he lauded the police jawans who courageously fought with the terrorists.
He said four FIA personnel, two civilians and a terrorist were killed in the attack.
Lahore Attacks: 8 terrorists killed, several security men martyred
LAHORE: Once again terrorists attacked three security forces buildings in Lahore today.
As per reports, unidentified terrorists targeted Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) building, Manawa Police Training Centre and Eliot Force Training Centre situated at Bedian Road.
In the first incident, unidentified terrorists targeted FIA building situated at Temple Road.
According to the SP Civil Lines, Dr Haider, 5 persons have been killed in the incident, however the building is reported clear now.
Geo News Nadeem Alvi said three FIA men have been martyred, whereas a terrorist killed, while a dead body is yet to be identified.
On the other hand Ganga Ram Hospital Administration confirmed that seven dead bodies have been transferred to the health facility.
Unidentified terrorists also attacked the Eliot Force Training Centre situated at Bedian Road and Manawan Police Training Centre.
According to reports six armed terrorists, wearing militia uniforms, barged in the Bedian and Manawan training centres and opened gunfire after throwing hand grenades.
Exchange of gunfire continues in both the buildings, whereas loud blasts are also being heard.
Police Jawans are battling bravely with the terrorists and helicopters continue aerial surveillance.
It may be recalled that Manawa training centre is situated some five kilometre away from Bedian and FIA building, Eliot Force Training Centre and Manawa Police Training Centre have today been targeted simultaneously.
Lahore Attacks: Tehreek-e-Taliban claims responsibility
LAHORE: Outlawed outfit Tehreek-e-Taliban has claimed responsibility for the multiple attacks in Lahore.
It may be recalled about 25 to 30 unidentified terrorists had attacked FIA Headquarter, Eliot Police Headquarter and Manawan Police Training Centre in Lahore today.
Several people were killed and many sustained injuries in the exchange of gunfire.
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