Blast kills three in South Waziristan

SOUTH WAZIRISTAN: In South Waziristan's Wana area, a political administration official along with two others were killed in a bomb blast, early Monday morning.

Speaking to The Express Tribune, an official of the administration confirmed that Farooq Khan was on his way to Wana Bazaar from his home town. As he approached Raghzai Road, a blast was heard, in which Khan and two others were killed.

Farooq Khan PHOTO: EXPRESS

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The two tribesmen identified as Hazrath Noor and Raz Khan were travelling with him and were also killed in the blast.

Farooq Khan belonged to the Gangi Khel tribe and was serving as a political administrator in South Waziristan's Political Administration.

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In another attack last month, at least four security personnel were killed while two others were injured when their convoy was targeted by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in Datta Khel area of North Waziristan.

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif strongly condemned the attack and extended condolences to the families.

He reiterated the government's resolve to eliminate terrorism and extremism from the government.