Policeman Martyred, 13 Injured As Police Van Targeted In Bannu

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Policeman martyred, 13 injured as Police van targeted in Bannu

The remote control bomb exploded in a police van near General Bus Station

Bannu (Pakistan Point News – 11th May, 2018) A police officer was martyred while 13 other people were injured in a blast that took place in Bannu on Friday.

According to media reports, the blast took place due to explosive material in a police van parked near General Bus Station in Bannu. The police van was targeted in the blast.

Rescue teams have reached the site of the blast while the security forces have cordoned off the area.

According to rescue officials, one police official was martyred in the blast while 13 others, including policemen, were injured.

The injured have been shifted to nearby hospital for treatment.

Security forces are investigating the site of the blast while the investigation teams said that it was a remote control blast.

Mahnoor Sheikh

The writer is News Editor, Pakistan Point. She has graduated in Mass Communication and has worked in various media houses