According to reports, militants had also attacked security check-posts in Kareer and Qayyumabad villages the previous night, but no news of injuries or loss of life have as yet been received. - File Photo

PESHAWAR: Militants in Mohmand Agency attacked a tribal leader's residence on Friday, kidnapping three people in the process, government sources told DawnNews.

The attack, that took place in tehsil Safi area of Mohmand Agency, also resulted in the injuring of two people including a woman. Both were later taken to Agency Headquarter Hospital.

Moreover, sources told DawnNews that security forces had launched an operation in search of the assailants following the attack.

According to reports, militants had also attacked security check-posts in Kareer and Qayyumabad villages the previous night, but no news of injuries or loss of life have as yet been received.

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