Would-be suicide bomber held: ISPR

PESHAWAR: The security forces carried out a search operation on the tip off locals at Gumbat area of Batkhela Malakand agency when a suicide bomber blew up the explosives injuring three soldiers.

According to ISPR, the security forces encircled the bomber who exploded the detonators tied with his body whereas another would be bomber was arrested before he could explode the explosives.

Moreover, five suspected militants have been arrested during the search operation.

The injured soldiers were shifted to the nearby hospital. The security forces cordoned-off the area.(APP)