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The blast targeted a security check post in Nowshera's Akora Khattak area. — Photo by Reuters

PESHAWAR: Four people, including two security officials, were injured in a suicide attack in northwest Pakistan's Nowshera region on Thursday, DawnNews reported.

The blast targeted a security check post in the region’s Akora Khattak area.

Police sources said the bomber detonated himself during a routine security search at the check post.

Security forces retaliated which led to the killing of militant commander Jannat Gul. Moreover, two militants were also arrested.

A suicide jacket was also recovered from the arrested individuals. — DawnNews

 

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