Three killed, 20 injured in Khyber Agency blast, Pak-Afghan border sealed

  • November 22, 2013, 1:53 pm
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LANDI KOTAL, Nov 21 (INP): At least three persons were killed and more than 20 others injured in Khyber Agency bomb blast on Thursday.

According to Khasadar Force personnel, unknown miscreants had planted explosive material near custom office in Tourkham Bazaar of Khyber Agency which went off with a big bang.

The blast killed three persons on the spot and more than 20 others injured.

The injured were shifted to Landi Kotal hospital where emergency was declared. According to hospital sources condition of several wounded people was serious and it was feared that death toll could rise further.

The security forces sealed the Pak-Afghan border after the blast and placing strict cordon off in the area launched search operation.