BANNU: Eleven policemen were injured in a suicide attack near police checkpoint in Bannu on Monday.
According to police sources, a suicide bomber tried to ram a mini truck into Baraakpul police checkpoint but blew up himself 50 feet away from the checkpoint when security forces opened fire on him. Eleven police officials sustained injuries in the blast that were shifted to nearby hospitals.
DSP Bannu Tahir Dad told Geo News that it was a powerful blast that shattered the pieces of truck in large area, however, body parts of the suicide bomber is yet to be find.
He said this is an important checkpost, which is situated near FR area. Police have cordoned off the area and heavy contingents have been deployed.
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