1 security man killed, 6 injured in militant's attack on district court Kohat.

1 security man killed, 6 injured in militant's attack on district court Kohat.

The Nation | 09 Sep 2013 :: One security man was killed and six injured when armed militants attacked office of DPO Kohat located in the premises of district court on Monday.

According to DPO Kohat office, eight to ten militants attacked district court with hand grenades and heavy arms. 

Exchange of fire took place between the attackers and security forces within the court premises as four security men were reported injured.

Two attacking militants were also killed as the security forces retaliated the attack, informed an official of DPO office. While remaining attackers escaped from the scene.

Presently Police has surrounded the area and evacuated people from the court and offices.

Officials of Bomb Disposal Unit (BDU) is checking the court premises and after clearance it will be opened for general public.(Courtesy:The Nation)

Blast near railway station in Chaman kills two, injures 15.

Blast near railway station in Chaman kills two, injures 15.

CHAMAN | 21 Aug 2013 ::  A blast occurred near the railway station in Balochistan's Chaman town situated near the Pak-Afghan border on Wednesday killing at least two persons and injuring ten others, DawnNews reported.

Security and rescue teams reached the blast site and shifted the wounded, which included women, children and two policemen, to Civil Hospital Chaman where an emergency was imposed.

Deputy Commissioner of Chaman said that the remotely-detonated explosives were planted on a motorcycle whch was parked near the ticket booth at the railway station.

Security forces cordoned off the railway station after the blast.

Railway traffic in the area stood suspended whereas the Pak-Afghan border at Chaman was also sealed following the incident.(Courtesy:Dawn)