LAKKI MARWAT: A bomb went off along the Bannu-Miramshah Road in Bakkakhel area of Bannu on Friday. However, no one was hurt in the blast. The road is usually used by convoys of security forces.

An official source said an improvised explosive device planted by unknown miscreants along the road went off with a bang. He said the explosion was heard in the nearby areas.

“After the explosion security personnel reached the place and surrounded the area to launch a search for miscreants,” he maintained. He said the police had registered a case and began investigations.

Published in Dawn, December 25th, 2021

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