March 30

On March 30, 2009, militants disguised as police officers launched a coordinated assault on the Manawan Police Training School in Lahore, Pakistan. The siege lasted nearly eight hours, leaving at least 19 people dead (including police, civilians, and attackers), more than 95 injured, and exposing critical vulnerabilities in Pakistan’s urban security. The attack marked a turning point in the country’s battle against terrorism and led to sweeping security reforms. Read more