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Pakistan: Chief of Army Staff Sharif arrives at scene of deadly university attack
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20.01.2016
Chief of Staff of the Pakistan Army Raheel Sharif was transported to the Bacha Khan University in Charsadda District via helicopter, Wednesday, to inspect the scene where a group of militants stormed the buildings killing at least 21 people and injuring dozens more.
He was greeted by Pakistani security forces that arrived at the university earlier to engage in a gunfight with the attackers. Four of the gunmen were reportedly killed by Pakistani troops. The operation has ended and security forces have secured the campus.
The attack took place around 09.30 local time (04.30 GMT) after heavily armed gunmen opened fire on students and teachers on the campus. Two large explosions were also heard during the assault.
A high-ranking Pakistani Taliban commander claimed responsibility for the attack but an official spokesperson for the group later denied the claim, branding the attack "un-Islamic."
Local authorities have warned that the death toll may rise as the situation continues.
He was greeted by Pakistani security forces that arrived at the university earlier to engage in a gunfight with the attackers. Four of the gunmen were reportedly killed by Pakistani troops. The operation has ended and security forces have secured the campus.
The attack took place around 09.30 local time (04.30 GMT) after heavily armed gunmen opened fire on students and teachers on the campus. Two large explosions were also heard during the assault.
A high-ranking Pakistani Taliban commander claimed responsibility for the attack but an official spokesperson for the group later denied the claim, branding the attack "un-Islamic."
Local authorities have warned that the death toll may rise as the situation continues.
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