Three security personnel martyred in Khyber Agency

KHYBER AGENCY: Three security personnel were martyred in a remote-controlled bomb blast in Tirah Valley of Khyber Agency.

Security sources said, the blast targeting security men on patrolling in Sandna area of Tirah Valley, was carried out through a remote-controlled device. In the attack, three personnel including Captain Omar Farooq embraced shahadat.

Security forces have been conducting operation against militants in the valley over the past several months.