Security official killed as Afghan militants attack check post in Mamond

At least one security personnel embraced martyrdom and one sustained injuries when the Afghan militants attacked at the check post of the security forces here in Mamond on Monday while there are reports of several militants being killed in retaliation. According to media reports, the Afghan militants attacked at Kut Kot security check post at Mamond area of Bajore Agency killing one security man and injuring the other. The security forces retaliated and there are reports that several militants have been killed. After the attack the militants attacked at the militants hideouts. It is relevant to mention that this is third attack of Afghan militants at check post during current year. According to private TV channel, four children sustained injuries when a mortal shell fired from Afghanistan hit a house in Bangidar, tehsil of North Waziristan. The injured children have been dispatched to Miranshah hospital. It is pertinent to mention that Pakistan has vehemently protested against the shelling from Afghanistan but the shelling on Pakistani border areas continues.

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