October 2009 Lahore attacks
The October 2009 Lahore attacks were simultaneous assaults on three buildings across Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan, on 15 October 2009, around 9:15 am local time. The attacks killed 38 and wounded at least 20. One group of militants attacked the Regional Headquarters of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), while a second group raided the Manawan Police Training School. The third team of militants attacked the Elite Police Academy.
Location of Lahore (in red) in Punjab, Pakistan and (inset) Punjab in Pakistan. | |
| Location | Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan |
|---|---|
| Date | 15 October 2009 9.40 – (UTC+05.00) |
Attack type | Shooting and hostage taking |
| Deaths | 5 to 7 including 3 FIA men, 1 attacker, 1 unidentified. 1 Police constable at Elite Force Training Centre. 38 in total. |
| Injured | 7 at Elite Police Academy in Bedian. |
No. of participants | 4 at Federal Investigation Agency's regional headquarters. Up to 20 in total. |
| Defenders | Elite Police, Pakistan Rangers |
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