Several gunmen have stormed a university in Pakistan and opened fire in an attack reportedly still underway.
Six people are dead so far in the attack on Bacha Khan University in Charsadda, Pakistan, including students, a professor and university staff. Three shooters have also been killed, police say.
The gunmen stormed the university from a rear entrance, according to witnesses, and reportedly began breaking down doors to shoot at students. Witnesses report having also heard several explosions.
Pakistani TV reports show heavy police and military presence at the university, where people are being evacuated. A security source tells ABC News the operation is currently at a boys' hostel where several students are holed up, with most of the remaining students and teachers having been rescued by Army commandoes. The operation is ongoing.
Universities and schools in neighboring cities have been closed as a precaution. Officials in Pakistan are labeling this a terrorist attack, but so far no group has stepped forward to take credit for the violence.
Source: http://abc7chicago.com/news/gunmen-open-fire-on-pakistan-university/1166306/
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