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Lahore: several killed as 3 security forces buildings targeted

Thursday, October 15, 2009 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.
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