SECURITY
Roadside Explosion, Two Security Officials Injured
North Waziristan Agency: One security personnel was martyred and two security personnel were critically injured when a roadside bomb went off in North Waziristan. A military caravan was travelling to Shawal area when an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) exploded near a security van in Kand Ghar. Search operation was launched in the area to apprehend the culprits. The Express Tribune, The News, Radio TNN, Khyber News
Four Missiles Fired into Kurram Agency
Kurram Agency: At least four missiles were fired into Kurram Agency area from across the Afghan border. Two rockets fell into the Shangak and Kharplan areas, destroyed a shop completely. There was, however, no loss of life in the incident. The Express Tribune, Radio TNN, Khyber News
Eight Suspects Arrested from Pasni
Gwadar: Security forces arrested eight suspects for having links with banned outfits from the Pasni area of Balochistan. Security forces launched a search operation in Pasni’s ward number 5 and rounded up eight persons. The Express Tribune, Akhbar-e-Khyber
Five Afghan Nationals among Nine Held
Islamabad: Police and Rangers held nine suspects during a search operation in Golra and recovered weapons and illicit drugs from them. Search operation was conducted on the directions of Interior Minister Ch. Nisar Ali Khan. The Express Tribune
Arms Recovered During Search Operation in North Waziristan
North Waziristan Agency: The security forces have recovered a huge cache of arms during an operation in Razmak area of North Waziristan Agency. Search operation was carried out on a tip off in Wezday Sar area. Twenty-four Kalashnikovs, 22 mortar shells, 16 rocket propelled grenades and a heavy machine gun were recovered during the operation. Radio TNN