3 security personnel killed, 3 injured in militant attack in Khyber Agency
Security forces came under attack as they passed through Nala area in Bara, Khyber Agency on Friday.
PESHAWAR:
Three security personnel were killed and three others were injured when militants opened fire on a vehicle in Bara, Khyber Agency, officials said on Friday.
Security forces were travelling through the Nala area in a vehicle when it came under attack from militants. Despite being pinned, security forces did manage to return fire. A security official from the area confirmed the deaths and the incident.
There was no immediate confirmation of any casualties to the militants, however, some sources said that there was a possibility that some of the militants could have been killed in the exchange of fire.
The areas of Bara, Khyber Agency have been a source of constant threat for the security forces that have been battling with the militants for almost three years. A Lashkar, local militia, which has been aiding security forces have also been made a target of militant fire. Hundreds of families have relocated from the area because of the ongoing turmoil.
Three security personnel were killed and three others were injured when militants opened fire on a vehicle in Bara, Khyber Agency, officials said on Friday.
Security forces were travelling through the Nala area in a vehicle when it came under attack from militants. Despite being pinned, security forces did manage to return fire. A security official from the area confirmed the deaths and the incident.
There was no immediate confirmation of any casualties to the militants, however, some sources said that there was a possibility that some of the militants could have been killed in the exchange of fire.
The areas of Bara, Khyber Agency have been a source of constant threat for the security forces that have been battling with the militants for almost three years. A Lashkar, local militia, which has been aiding security forces have also been made a target of militant fire. Hundreds of families have relocated from the area because of the ongoing turmoil.