16 students among 18 killed in Taliban attack in Pakistan

A spokesman for a Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan



faction has claimed responsibility for the attack. An official said that about six militants were involved in the attack. The attackers were wearing black uniforms.

 

Children and teachers are being evacuated and the injured students were shifted to Lady Reading Hospital, reports said, citing security officials. Several students escaped through the back gate. One of students who escaped told Dunya TV that fourth period was in progress when they heard firing.

 

"First we didn't know what has happened. But late an army officer told us to escape through back gate," he said.