Blast in Bajaur leaves two dead

Published December 30, 2011

Security forces have carried out several operations in Bajaur in an attempt to defeat Pakistani Taliban fighters holed up in the area.—File Photo

PESHAWAR: A bomb blast in the Salarzai area of Bajaur agency left two people dead on Friday, DawnNews reported.

According to sources, the blast was carried out through remote-controlled device. Four other people, including a child, were also wounded in the attack.

Sources say the suspected bomber was arrested by police personnel. The injured were shifted to a hospital for emergency treatment.

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