Militant commander killed in IED explosion in Khyber Agency

Official from area says attack seemed to be part of ongoing turf-war between militant groups


Our Correspondent August 25, 2014

BARA: A militant commander was killed in an improvised explosive device (IED) explosion outside his house in Khyber Agency, political administration officials confirmed on Monday.

The deceased was identified as Khyber. His vehicle was also destroyed in the blast.

The IED exploded in front of the commander's house which is located in Tirah Valley.

An official from the area said that the attack seemed to be part of an ongoing turf-war between militant groups.

 

COMMENTS (3)

Gul Gee | 10 years ago | Reply

Why did Dawn put picture of Iraq for this story ?

Ali khan | 10 years ago | Reply

bad use of picture. im guessing the image is from Iraq of Afghanistan. Pakistan doesn't have Humvees standing around.

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