Armed assault on the Bacha Khan University killed at least 21 people. The university is located in Charsadda in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. According to witnesses, two large explosions were reported approached through dense fog to halt the bloodshed. So far, four gunmen were killed.

Pak media reveals that nearly 60 to 70 students were shot dead in the head. Nearly 90% buildings were cleared in the university campus. Geo TV, report says that one chemistry professor was shot dead after taking a bullet in the head. Currently, the campus is being evacuated. Terrorists made an entry from the back-gate due to high security at the front-gate. In the process two guards were injured.

Extensive firing is going on in the area with the deployment of heavy contingents of elite force, including aerial support from Army choppers. On 20 January 1988, Pashtun independence activist Bacha Khan Baba died and today is his death anniversary. Parents struck with panic have gathered outside the University for their children.

Five people injured in the attack were shifted to District Headquarters Hospital, Charsadda. Army contingents are at the scene as firing continues.

-Sumana