PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) - On Monday morning, two suicide bombers launched an attack on the headquarters of a security force in Peshawar, located in the northwestern region of Pakistan. The assault resulted in the tragic deaths of at least three police officers, according to reports from local police and rescue officials.

The incident occurred at the provincial headquarters of the Federal Constabulary, situated in Peshawar, which serves as the capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, a region that shares a border with Afghanistan. City Police Chief Saeed Ahmad provided details of the attack, revealing that one of the attackers detonated explosives at the main entrance of the headquarters. The second bomber, however, was shot and killed by security personnel before he could carry out his planned attack near a parking area.

In the aftermath of the incident, Chief Ahmad praised the rapid response of security forces, stating that their prompt action helped to prevent further casualties. The situation was brought under control quickly, averting what could have been a more devastating outcome.

As of the time of reporting, no group has officially claimed responsibility for the attack. Nevertheless, the Pakistani Taliban, known as Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), have been implicated in similar assaults in the past and are suspected to be involved in this incident as well. The country has recently experienced a surge in militant attacks, which have raised concerns about security and stability within the region.

The rising violence has also strained diplomatic relations between Pakistan and the Taliban-led government in Afghanistan, with Pakistani officials accusing the TTP of conducting operations freely across the border since the Taliban's takeover in August 2021. As tensions increase, the situation continues to evolve amidst growing fears of further attacks and escalated conflict in the region.