Islamabad, Sep 18 (UNI) Thirteen terrorists were among 33 killed in a Tehreek-i-Taliban militant attack on the Pakistan Air Force camp at Inqalab road in Peshawar's Badaber early this morning. TTP spokesperson Muhammad Khurasani claimed responsibility for the attack in an e-mail sent to journalists. The DG, ISPR (Inter-Services Public Relations) Maj. Gen. Asim Bajwa said terrorists had attacked the guard room at the camp early in the morning. The Quick Response Force (QRF) reached the scene and surrounded the attackers, isolating them. A military official at the base said, "All the terrorists were wearing explosives-laden jackets and were armed with hand-propelled grenades, mortars, AK-47 rifles." Nearby residents said explosions and gunfire could still be heard more than three hours after the attack took place. During the attack, a heavy contingent of the QRF reached the spot. An exchange of fire took place between the militants and security forces. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police have cordoned off the area. Thirteen terrorists were killed by security forces, Maj Gen Bajwa said on Twitter. Sixteen people offering prayers at a mosque inside the Air Force camp were killed by a group of militants, he said. Two junior PAF technicians were killed in the attack, a PAF spokesperson said, adding that both airmen were deployed at the guardroom when the attack occurred. Terrorists entered the camp at two points, splitting into sub-groups, Maj Gen Bajwa claimed, adding that the encounter began immediately due to the quick response from security forces, he said. The attackers were wearing constabulary uniforms. The DG ISPR said 10 soldiers were injured during an exchange of fire with terrorists — two of whom are officers. Around 15 people were arrested during the search operation, police said. Rescue sources said 22 people have been injured, out of whom 20 have been shifted to CMH Peshawar and two have been taken to Lady Reading Hospital (LRH). An emergency has been declared in both hospitals. The terrorists had been engaged and confined to a small area around the guard room area of the camp. A search operation for hidden terrorists is underway, Maj Gen Bajwa said. Corps Commander Lt Gen Hidayatur Rehman conducted aerial surveillance of the base from a helicopter. The Chief of Army Staff has reached Peshawar. He held a meeting with the Corps Commander to discuss the terrorist attack. The Army chief was briefed about the condition of Major Haseeb of the Pakistan Army who was wounded during retaliatory action against the militants. UNI XC AE NK1533