Pakistan university under attack by militants
Gunfire heard at Pakistan university, police cordon off area
(CNN) Shots have been heard from within Bacha Khan University in northwestern Pakistan, state media and CNN affiliate Geo-TV is reporting, citing police sources. Another journalist also reported hearing gunfire from within the site.
University faculty, administrative staff and students are in the university grounds. Five injured people have so far been evacuated from the campus, the report states.
"Security forces are present on site and are combating the terrorists in a gunfight, but as yet are not sure how many terrorists are holed up inside the university," Geo News reports.
A heavy contingent of officers is currently taking part in an operation against at least three suspected militants, who are reportedly hiding out in different parts of the campus.
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