India, March 4 -- At least 9 people were killed while over 25 have been injured after two suicide bombers detonated explosives at a military facility in Pakistan's Bannu.

After the bombing, some attackers breached the compound's perimeter and were repelled in violence.

Plumes of grey smoke rose into the air and there were gunshots after the explosions, said police officer Zahid Khan.

"After a breach in the wall, five to six more attackers attempted to enter the cantonment but were eliminated. Operations in the area are still ongoing," the army said in a statement.

Jaish Al-Fursan, a group affiliated with the Pakistani Taliban militant group claimed responsibility for the attack in Bannu.

The military did not immediately confirm any c...