Five killed in blast in Pakistan's northwest

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Press Trust of India Islamabad
Last Updated : May 09 2013 | 10:40 PM IST
Five persons, including a policeman, were killed when a police van fell prey to an improvised explosive device in Pakistan's restive northwest today, officials said.
Three persons were injured in the attack in Mansehra district of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province. The injured were taken to a nearby hospital.
Soon after the incident, security forces cordoned off the area and started a search operation.
No group has claimed responsibility for the incident.
Earlier today, At least 18 people, including two women and six children were injured, when a bomb went off in a residential area in Karachi.
Pakistan has witnessed a sharp surge in violence ahead of the May 11 general election. About 100 people have died in bombings and attacks by the Taliban and other militant groups in recent days.
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First Published: May 09 2013 | 10:40 PM IST

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