Bannu: At least two police officials were killed and five injured in a remote control bomb blast in Sardi Khel area of Bannu in Jani Khel police precincts on Thursday. Police said that the police officials were patrolling in a police van in the area when the blast occurred.
Soon after the blast law enforcement agencies rushed to the spot and cordoned off the area while the dead and injured were shifted to the District Headquarters Hospital.
Police said that a search operation was launched following the blast and that two bags stuffed with explosive material were found at Mirian road.
Earlier on Thursday, a suicide bomber rammed an explosive- laden vehicle in to the Mirian Police Station killing 21 and injuring 16 police and the FC officials.
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