At least nine people were killed and 35 others injured as four terrorists stormed the hostel of Peshawar's Agricultural Training Institute (ATI) this morning. Police said the attack began as firing broke out at the directorate early today when burqa-clad suspects entered the building. <br/><br/>The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police said all terrorists were neutralised by the security forces. Police said at least eight to 10 people have been evacuated by security officials. They said, the number of casualties is expected to increase. The incident comes amid tight security across Pakistan as it celebrates the birthday of the Prophet Mohammed.<br/><br/>The attack was claimed by the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan. The Pakistani Taliban are fighting to topple the government and install a strict interpretation of Islamic law. They are allied with the Afghan Taliban insurgents who ruled most of Afghanistan until they were overthrown by U.S.-backed military action in 2001.