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PESHAWAR: Two improvised explosive devices (IEDs) exploded in Khyber tribal region's Sheihkwal area in the Landi Kotal tehsil, injuring four Levies personnel and partially damaging a vehicle on Friday, DawnNews reported.

Speaking to Dawn.com's correspondent, sources in the political administration said the first blast took place when a vehicle of the Levies was on routine patrol in Sheikhwal, adding that, the vehicle was partially damaged whereas no personnel were injured in the attack.

The second blast took place shortly after additional security personnel and rescue teams reached the area and were inspecting the site.

Four security personnel sustained injuries as a result of the second blast. They were shifted to a nearby hospital.

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