Terrorism: Three policemen hurt by IED explosion

Roadside bomb detonated by militants when a police mobile van was passing through Pakari bridge.

LOWER DIR: Three policemen sustained injuries when an improvised explosive device targeting a mobile van went off in the limits of Samar Bagh Police Station here on Sunday, police said.

The roadside bomb was detonated by militants when a police mobile van was passing through Pakari bridge. Inspector Shah Khalid, Assistant Sub Inspector Razi Mand Khan and driver Qismat Ali sustained injuries.

The condition of ASI Razi Mand Khan was stated to be critical when this report was filed. The injured were rushed to Timergara Hospital. The police cordoned off the area and started a search operation.

Published in The Express Tribune, January 3^rd, 2011.