Pakistan: Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan claims attack on military facility in Tank District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, March 30 /update 1

Event

The Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) claimed responsibility for an attack on a military installation in Tank District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, the morning of March 30. The incident has killed at least three security personnel and injured over 18 others. Authorities said they neutralized at least three militants. The casualty count may rise in the coming hours. Officials have reopened roads in the district, though security operations continue.

Heightened security and localized transport disruptions are likely to remain in the coming hours. Authorities may enforce evacuations, business and road closures, as well as controls on movement and telecommunication services to facilitate security and clearance operations.

The incident site is approximately 255 km (158 miles) northwest of Multan.

Advice

Avoid the area until authorities give the all-clear. Seek alternative routes and allow additional travel time to nearby destinations. Consider remaining indoors if smoke is heavy, especially if you suffer from a respiratory illness such as asthma, or conditions that lead to increased risk from smoke exposure. Eye irritation is possible; flush irritated eyes with copious amounts of clean water. Remain nonconfrontational and present proper identification documents if approached by security personnel. Heed all traffic and security advisories.