During the attack, a special forces unit blasted a hole in the concrete wall around the compound and entered the site amid a crack of gunfire. At least one attacker was killed during the operation, while another was killed at the compound entrance. At least one attacker was killed during the operation, while another was killed at the compound entrance. In a statement on its news agency Amaq, Islamic State claimed responsibility, without giving evidence. In May, Islamic State claimed responsibility for a suicide attack on state broadcaster RTA in the eastern city of Jalalabad.

Source: Indian Express November 07, 2017 07:40 UTC