'Pakistan Army GHQ Under Attack': Gunman Opens Fire Near Main Gate, 1 Soldier Killed As Security Forces Respond | Exclusive Details

Published 11 August 2026 · world

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News world 'Pakistan Army GHQ Under Attack': Gunman Opens Fire Near Main Gate, 1 Soldier Killed As Security Forces Respond | Exclusive Details 'Pakistan Army GHQ Under Attack': Gunman Opens Fire Near Main Gate, 1 Soldier Killed As Security Forces Respond | Exclusive Details Reported By, Last Updated: August 11, 2026, 20:40 IST Security forces neutralised the assailant at the scene, preventing the individual from penetrating the inner perimeter of the complex Following the shooting, elite counter-terrorism units and military personnel completely cordoned off the entire GHQ zone and surrounding thoroughfares. (Representational pic/Reuters) A high-stakes security breach occurred near the main gate of the Pakistan Army’s General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi, triggering intense gunfire and an immediate security lockdown across the garrison city.

A heavily armed attacker launched a surprise assault on the entry checkpoint, prompting quick retaliation from guards stationed at the military command centre. During the exchange of automatic fire, one Pakistan Army soldier was killed in the line of duty, while two other security personnel sustained bullet injuries and were rushed to a military hospital. Security forces neutralized the assailant at the scene, preventing the individual from penetrating the inner perimeter of the complex. Initial intelligence reports indicate that the attacker may have been carrying concealed explosives in an attempt to execute a high-impact suicide strike against the high-security installation. A deadly attack at Pakistan’s GHQ in Rawalpindi has left one soldier dead and two injured, as unrest intensifies with the Baloch insurgency and protests in PoK.Lt. Gen. (R.) D.P. Pandey, Security Analyst, weighs in on the growing security challenges facing Pakistan.

INPUTS:… pic.twitter.com/N1LvcUf4TL — News18 (@CNNnews18) August 11, 2026 Following the shooting, elite counter-terrorism units and military personnel completely cordoned off the entire GHQ zone and surrounding thoroughfares. Security agencies have initiated a comprehensive search and sweep operation across the Rawalpindi garrison area to rule out the presence of potential accomplices, while forensic teams analyze recovered materials to determine the attacker’s identity and ideological affiliation. News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit About the Author Manoj Gupta Group Editor, Investigations and Security Affairs, Network18 First Published: August 11, 2026, 20:30 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users’ views, not News18’s.