At least three soldiers were killed and as many civilians were injured on Wednesday in a suicide attack in the North Waziristan district of northern Pakistan?’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province bordering Afghanistan.
According to a press release issued by Pakistan military?’s media wing Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), three soldiers were killed in a suicide attack in the general area of Miran Shah of North Waziristan.
“A vehicle-borne suicide bomber exploded himself in the general area of Miran Shah, North Waziristan district,” said ISPR. It further said that the attacker intended to target a check post of the security forces but a timely interception by soldiers on duty “prevented a major catastrophe.
“Three innocent civilians got critically injured, the military confirmed. “Security forces of Pakistan are determined to eliminate the menace of terrorism and such sacrifices of our brave soldiers further strengthen our resolve,” the ISPR said.
Earlier last week, at least three “terrorists”, including a local commander, were killed in a security operation by security forces in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
A rise in militant attacks is witnessed in the province after banned outfit Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan ended its ceasefire with the government in November last year.
Source: Kuwait News Agency
