Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Nine injured in bomb explosion

KOHAT, May 20 (APP): Nine persons including six security men were injured when a bomb exploded near Kohat Fort Tuesday morning, according to Rescue 15 police officer on duty.

A vehicle of Kurram Militia heading towards Parachinar Kurram Agency was attacked with a bomb near Kohat fort, injuring six FC men and three pedestrians.

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Islamabad (PTI):

Ten people, including seven security personnel, were injured when militants triggered an improvised explosive device near an army truck in the northwestern Pakistani town of Kohat on Tuesday.

The army closed the nearby Kohat tunnel in the North West Frontier Province as security forces launched a search operation in Darra Adam Khel and other areas following the blast.

The IED exploded near a truck carrying Frontier Corps personnel which was heading towards Parachinar, the headquarters of Kurram Agency.


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Tuesday, May 20, 2008 : 1740 Hrs