Three injured in TTP attack on security forces convoy

Security forces cordoned off the area and a search operation and investigation is underway


Web Desk April 28, 2015
Security forces cordoned off the area and a search operation and investigation is underway. PHOTO: AFP

DI KHAN: The outlawed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) claimed responsibility for the IED attack on a security forces convoy in which at least three security forces personnel were injured.

The security forces convoy came under attack while on Kulachi Road in Dera Ismail Khan, an Inter-Services Public Relations statement said.

"The TTP Special Task Force (STF) carried out the attack on the convoy," the TTP spokesperson, Muhammad Khorasani said.

Khorasani further claimed in a statement that an anti-jammer device, manufactured by the TTP's Engineering Unit TEC, was used for the attack.

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The injured were shifted to Combined Military Hospital, DI Khan and the area was deemed to be in danger.

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Security forces cordoned off the area and a search operation and investigation is underway.

No deaths were reported in initial reports.

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