Militants attack checkpost in Kurram region

Published May 10, 2013
A Pakistani paramilitary soldier stands guard at a checkpost in the country’s troubled northwest area. – Photo by AP/File
A Pakistani paramilitary soldier stands guard at a checkpost in the country’s troubled northwest area. – Photo by AP/File

PESHAWAR: At least three security personnel were killed in a militant attack on a checkpost in central Kurram tribal region on Friday, DawnNews reported.

Moreover, security officials told Dawn.com that nine militants were also killed in retaliatory action by security forces.

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