May 08, 2024 22:06 (IST)
Pakistan: Roadside bomb blast kills 5
Islamabad, Sept 17 (IBNS): At least five people were killed in a road side bomb blast in Pakistan's Bajaur Agency on Sunday, media reports said.
Officials of the political administration said the bomb exploded on the roadside in Tangi area of Loi Mamond tehsil of the tribal agency, Geo News reported.
The deceased reportedly included a government official.
Security forces have cordoned off the area following the blast.
A search operation has been launched.
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