3 killed, 20 injured in suicide assault in Pakistan’s North Waziristan

The incident occurred within the nation’s North Waziristan tribal district when the suicide bomber driving a tri-wheeler laden with a bomb hit the car of safety forces.

Peshawar,UPDATED: Feb 11, 2023 21:39 IST

At least three troopers have been killed and 20 others injured in a suicide assault in Pakistan’s restive northwestern area on Saturday. (Representative Image)

By Press Trust of India: At least three troopers have been killed and 20 others injured in a suicide assault on a car of the safety forces in Pakistan’s restive northwestern area on Saturday, police stated.

The incident occurred within the nation’s North Waziristan tribal district when the suicide bomber driving a tri-wheeler laden with bomb hit the car of safety forces that was escorting workers of a petroleum firm.

“The suicide bomber riding a tri wheeler hit vehicle of the security forces on duty with MPCL Petroleum Company in Khajori Chowk in North Waziristan tribal district bordering Afghanistan. Three soldiers were killed and 20 others injured,” a senior police official stated.

The workers of petroleum firm have been on their approach again to their relaxation place underneath tight safety after obligation hours when the bomber ambushed one of many pressure’s car escorting them.

The MPCL Company is engaged in exploration of oil within the space.

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Feb 11, 2023