firing in Islamabad court, 11 killed, terrorists blow themselves with suicide vest

[darkinsky]

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[pak-marine]

Express News screengrab.

ISLAMABAD: Unidentified armed men entered a district court in Islamabad’s sector F-8 and opened fire, Express News reported on Monday.

The firing incident led to a stampede.

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Live Updates

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10:42am

Police stated that body parts of the suicide bomber were found at the scene.

The Bomb Disposal Squad have cleared the location of the blast and a search operation of the surrounding area is ongoing.

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10:34am

Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan intermediary Prof Muhammad Ibrahim said that the attack was saddening.

Eye witnesses say that the attackers were tall, had long hair and arrived in a white Prado.

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10:31am

11 people were killed and 35 injured, according to Pims representatives.

Police said that there were four attackers.

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10:28am

Islamabad SP Jamil Hashmi said that it was a suicide attack followed by firing.

A civil judge was also injured in the attack.

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10:24am

Islamabad High Court has been evacuated and all legal proceedings in the court have been postponed.

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10:20am

Dr Ayesha told media that 11 people are dead. She also said that at least 25 people are injured, adding that around half are in critical condition.

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10:18am

Emergency was declared in Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (Pims). Pims representative Dr Ayesha confirmed that 10 people were killed.

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10:15am

Islamabad Additional Sessions Judge Rafaqat Ahmad Khan Awan was killed in the attack.

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10:13am

Ten people were killed and dozens injured in the attack.

The firing incident led to a stampede. One person was killed and 12 others injured. The wounded have been taken to Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (Pims) for treatment.

The attackers are reportedly still inside the court building and police have blocked all entry and exit points of the building. Police officers have been deployed on top of nearby buildings and elite force commandos have also reached the location.

Judges and lawyers are confined to their chambers. According to eye witnesses, there are six to seven attackers.

There are some reports that a hand grenade exploded in the court but this has not been confirmed.


Read more: Islamabad

 

[faisal6309]

Here we go again.

 

[Strigon]

So much for the truce, TTP starting to realize they cant control their own little snakes.

These splinter groups obviously don't want a ceasefire with govt as offered by TTP.

 

[Reviewer21]

Express News screengrab.

ISLAMABAD: Unidentified armed men entered a district court in Islamabad’s sector F-8 and opened fire, Express News reported on Monday.

The firing incident led to a stampede.

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Live Updates

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

10:42am

Police stated that body parts of the suicide bomber were found at the scene.

The Bomb Disposal Squad have cleared the location of the blast and a search operation of the surrounding area is ongoing.

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10:34am

Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan intermediary Prof Muhammad Ibrahim said that the attack was saddening.

Eye witnesses say that the attackers were tall, had long hair and arrived in a white Prado.

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10:31am

11 people were killed and 35 injured, according to Pims representatives.

Police said that there were four attackers.

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10:28am

Islamabad SP Jamil Hashmi said that it was a suicide attack followed by firing.

A civil judge was also injured in the attack.

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10:24am

Islamabad High Court has been evacuated and all legal proceedings in the court have been postponed.

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10:20am

Dr Ayesha told media that 11 people are dead. She also said that at least 25 people are injured, adding that around half are in critical condition.

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10:18am

Emergency was declared in Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (Pims). Pims representative Dr Ayesha confirmed that 10 people were killed.

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10:15am

Islamabad Additional Sessions Judge Rafaqat Ahmad Khan Awan was killed in the attack.

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10:13am

Ten people were killed and dozens injured in the attack.

The firing incident led to a stampede. One person was killed and 12 others injured. The wounded have been taken to Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (Pims) for treatment.

The attackers are reportedly still inside the court building and police have blocked all entry and exit points of the building. Police officers have been deployed on top of nearby buildings and elite force commandos have also reached the location.

Judges and lawyers are confined to their chambers. According to eye witnesses, there are six to seven attackers.

There are some reports that a hand grenade exploded in the court but this has not been confirmed.


Read more: Islamabad

RIP.

 

[Sam Manekshaw]

scumbags

 

[Reviewer21]

So much for the truce, TTP starting to realize they cant control their own little snakes.

These splinter groups obviously don't want a ceasefire with govt as offered by TTP.

Don't know how long this thing will go on. First pakistan army couldn't control the TTP, now when they have come under control, the terrorists under TTP aren't getting under control.

 

[cheekybird]

Capitol tuk pohonch Gaye ab hell with talks kill these cowards! RIP

 

[pak-marine]

Rip ... Cowardly strike by terrorist killing un armed civilians

 

[jha]

RIP..

What is this..? They had announced one month long ceasefire.. And now they have targeted Islamabad itself..? When will the Home minister realize that the situation is way past Cricket matches..

 

[jarves]

RIP.......
The title should be Islamabaad's DISTRICT court.

 

[karan.1970]

Rip ... Cowardly strike by terrorist killing un armed civilians

That's what terrorists do.. Whether in Islamabad, Peshawar, Karachi, New York, Mumbai or Kashmir..

RIP..

What is this..? They had announced one month long ceasefire.. And now they have targeted Islamabad itself..? When will the Home minister realize that the situation is way past Cricket matches..

GoP is being taken for a ride by these militants.. I was shocked to see this y'day

Reciprocation: Govt calls off surgical strikes – The Express Tribune

 

[Strigon]

Don't know how long this thing will go on. First pakistan army couldn't control the TTP, now when they have come under control, the terrorists under TTP aren't getting under control.

There always are morons around who have their own ideas. PA is one major event away from showing spineless govt the finger and conducting operation rat clean up. Then PA can show you it can control any type of pest when its bound hand are set loose.

 

[SekrutYakhni]

That's what terrorists do.. Whether in Islamabad, Peshawar, Karachi, New York, Mumbai or Kashmir..


GoP is being taken for a ride by these militants.. I was shocked to see this y'day

Reciprocation: Govt calls off surgical strikes – The Express Tribune

So what do you suggest we should do?

There always are morons around who have their own ideas. PA is one major event away from showing govt the spineless the finger and conducting operation rat clean up. Then PA can show you it can control any type of pest when its bound hand are set loose.

I don't think PA will conduct a full scale operation. They know we oppose it.

 

[shuntmaster]

Is it confirmed that it is TTP work?