Two soldiers, three militants killed in attack on FR Bannu checkpost

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Two soldiers, three militants killed in attack on FR Bannu checkpost
PESHAWAR: At least two security personnel were martyred and three terrorists killed in an early morning attack on a security check post in Daryoba area of Frontier Region Bannu on Thursday.

Security officials said that a group of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants attacked the post on the outskirts of Bannu district, prompting security forces to return fire.

"Around 10 militants attacked the security forcesĀ“ checkpost outside Bannu suddenly under cover of darkness," said a senior security official in the area.

"The forces responded affectively and killed three attackers. Two soldiers were also killed during the fight."

A local administration official confirmed the attack and causalities.

Security forces launched a search operation following the attack and started investigation.