Militants have also launched an attack on buildings surrounding the prison, including a radio station and a hospital. A nearby house was also reportedly attacked where the militants took the residents hostage and laid an ambush for security forces’ reinforcements.[4] While attacking, the militants were shouting " God is great" and "Long live Taliban".[3] The attackers then entered the prison and opened fires on police officers. The police officers fired and used Tear gas in retaliation.[5] During attack, four police officers and five attackers were killed while several injured.[6] The militants managed to free 300 prisoners.