Terrorists tonight attacked a police training centre in Quetta, injuring at least seven policemen and reportedly taking some police personnel hostage.
Between five to six terrorists attacked the police training centre's hostel in Sariab Road at around 11:30 pm., the Dawn reported.
Pakistan Army and Frontier Constabulary troops have arrived at the site, a statement by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
The attackers entered the complex through the front gate and have reportedly taken some police personnel hostage.
Around 500 cadets are said to be present in the centre's hostel.
Extra contingents of security forces have been deployed at the spot and a cordon has been established.
Security forces and the attackers are exchanging fire. Gunfire and explosions were heard from inside the centre.
An emergency has been declared in all government hospitals of the provincial capital, with the injured shifted to Civil Hospital Quetta and the Bolan Medical Complex.
Militants have conducted attacks against security forces and national installations in Balochistan, which has been plagued by an insurgency and growing sectarian killings for more than a decade.
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