Father, son among 3 dead in mine explosion in Mohmand agency

MOHMAND AGENCY: A man and his son were among the three people who died when a mine exploded in the Shati Maina area of Tehsil Ambar, political administration said.

Two others were injured in the explosion and were shifted to Bajaur hospital, the political administration said.

Police and law enforcement agencies cordoned off the area after the explosion.

In February, at least five people, including three security forces personnel were martyred, while many others were injured when a suicide bomber blew himself at the main gate of Mohmand Agency headquarters, Ghallanai.

The Inter-Services Public Relations had said that two suicide bombers were on a motorbike. One blew himself up while the other was killed by firing of security forces.

A school teacher and a passerby where also killed in the suicide attack.