Bomb attack kills soldier in NWaziristan

MIRANSHAH: A soldier was killed and another injured on Saturday in a roadside bomb attack targeting a security forces convoy in the troubled North Waziristan, Geo News reported.

According to sources close to security forces, the incident took place in Data Khel area of North Waziristan tribal agency that left a soldier dead and another injured.

The improvised explosive device was detonated by remote control as the convoy was passing the area. The vehicle was also damaged as a result of blast.

Security forces imposed curfew in the area after the attack and launched a search operation to trace the perpetrators.

No group has claimed responsibility of the attack.