Bannu Cantt: Remote control blast martyrs 8 security men, injures 15

BANNU: At least 8 security men were martyred and 15 injured when a convoy of security force was attacked with a remote control blast in the cantonment area on Sunday morning here, Geo News reported.

Sources said that the security forces convoys move up and down Miranshah in North Waziristan from here every Sunday after clamping curfew in the areas and a convoy as usual proceeding to North Waziristan was attacked by a remote control bomb near Aamandi Chowk, Razmak Gate on Bannu-Miranshsh Road here, which resulted in the death of 8 security men and wounded 15.

Security forces have cordoned off the area, while rescue and relief operation continued. The injured are being shifted to the CMH for medical aid.

Sources said the death toll might further increase as the blast occurred with a big bang heard far and wide in the town. A convoy comprise of normally 25/30 vehicles, sources said.