Terrorists kill 2 in Pak's Kurram agency

Image
Press Trust of India Peshawar
Last Updated : May 14 2017 | 2:13 PM IST
At least two persons were killed today when terrorists opened fire on their vehicle during routine patrolling in northwest Pakistan.
The incident occurred in village Owlay in lower kurram agency bordering Afghanistan, officials said.
Political Moharrar, an administrative clerk, Sarfraz Hussain and his bodyguard Mumtaz Hussain died on the spot when terrorists opened fire at their vehicle, officials said.
The attackers fled from scene after the incident. Search operation has been launched to nab the culprits.
Kurram is one of the most sensitive tribal areas as it borders three Afghan provinces and at one point was one of the key routes for militant movement across the border. It has witnessed scores of attacks.
From the beginning of the year, Kurram Agency has been a target of multiple terror incidents.
On April 25, a passenger van hit a landmine in Godar area of the tribal agency, killing at least 14 people.
On March 31, at least 24 people were killed and 90 others injured in a blast outside a Shia imambargarh in the agency headquarters Parachinar.
In January, a powerful explosion ripped through a crowded vegetable market in Parachinar in northwest Pakistan's restive Kurram tribal agency, killing 25 people, mostly Shias.

Disclaimer: No Business Standard Journalist was involved in creation of this content

*Subscribe to Business Standard digital and get complimentary access to The New York Times

Smart Quarterly

₹900

3 Months

₹300/Month

SAVE 25%

Smart Essential

₹2,700

1 Year

₹225/Month

SAVE 46%
*Complimentary New York Times access for the 2nd year will be given after 12 months

Super Saver

₹3,900

2 Years

₹162/Month

Subscribe

Renews automatically, cancel anytime

Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans

Exclusive premium stories online

  • Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors

Complimentary Access to The New York Times

  • News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic

Business Standard Epaper

  • Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share

Curated Newsletters

  • Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox

Market Analysis & Investment Insights

  • In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor

Archives

  • Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997

Ad-free Reading

  • Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements

Seamless Access Across All Devices

  • Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app

More From This Section

First Published: May 14 2017 | 2:13 PM IST

Next Story