Six security personnel killed in Peshawar blast

At least ten others injured

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IANS Peshawar
Last Updated : Jan 19 2016 | 12:25 PM IST

At least six personnel belonging to the Khasadar Force were killed and over 10 injured in a bomb blast near a security checkpost here on tuesday, Dawn reported.

The explosion occurred in Khyber Agency's Jamrud area, near Karkhano, said Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Mubarak Zeb Khan.

Karkhano is the gateway to Peshawar from the Tribal belt.

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First Published: Jan 19 2016 | 11:26 AM IST

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