Militants attack Pak Army convoy, kill 6 soldiers


PTI, Oct 15, 2020, 9:08 PM IST

Islamabad: At least six Pakistani soldiers, including an officer, were killed on Thursday in a bomb attack by militants in the country’s restive northwestern tribal region along the Afghan border.

The terrorists targeted a convoy of vehicles near Razmak area of North Waziristan tribal district using an improvised explosive device, the Army said in a statement.

Five soldiers and one officer were killed in the attack, it said, adding that a manhunt was launched to nab the terrorists.

North Waziristan was once the stronghold of militants but the security forces eliminated most of them in various operations. It is believed that the surviving militants went across the porous border to Afghanistan and come back to launch attacks.

Security forces claim killing several terrorists in recent clashes but the rebels are active and target the forces deployed in the region.

The latest incident comes four days after two soldiers were killed and three others sustained injuries in an attack on a security post in Shawal Valley of North Waziristan.

Udayavani is now on Telegram. Click here to join our channel and stay updated with the latest news.

Top News

BJP accuses Kejriwal of deception over ‘Sanjeevani’ and ‘Mahila Samman’ schemes

Theatre stampede case: Police grill actor Allu Arjun for over 3 hrs; ask about sequence of events

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah wishes Shivarajkumar speedy recovery

HC asks Centre’s response on plea of Yuvraj Singh’s NGO seeking FCRA renewal

Rafi a musical genius, his cultural influence transcends generations: PM Modi

Kalaburagi: GESCOM officials booked after woman injured by live wire

Derogatory comments row: K’taka Minister Hebbalkar dares BJP’s Ravi to take oath before god

Related Articles More

‘We should try again’: Punjab Assembly Speaker on Vajpayee’s failed India-Pak peace initiative

Delhi Police crackdown on illegal immigration of Bangladeshi citizens, 11 arrested

US expresses concern over sentencing of 25 civilians by Pakistan military court

‘Send Sheikh Hasina back to country’: Bangladesh writes to India

India & Kuwait elevate ties to strategic level; ink defence pact after PM Modi meets top Kuwaiti leaders

MUST WATCH

Tulunadu Daivaradane

Feeding Birds with Creative Paddy Art!

Areca Nut

HOTEL SRI DURGA BHAVANA

Harish Poonja


Latest Additions

BJP accuses Kejriwal of deception over ‘Sanjeevani’ and ‘Mahila Samman’ schemes

Theatre stampede case: Police grill actor Allu Arjun for over 3 hrs; ask about sequence of events

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah wishes Shivarajkumar speedy recovery

HC asks Centre’s response on plea of Yuvraj Singh’s NGO seeking FCRA renewal

Rafi a musical genius, his cultural influence transcends generations: PM Modi

Thanks for visiting Udayavani

You seem to have an Ad Blocker on.
To continue reading, please turn it off or whitelist Udayavani.