Seven terrorists were killed while trying to infiltrate the Afghan-Pakistan border in Spinkai area of Ghulam Khan Tehsil (revenue unit) in North Waziristan District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on April 17, reports Dawn. “The infiltrators were surrounded, effectively engaged and after an intense fire exchange, all seven territories were sent to hell. A large quantity of weapons, ammunition and explosives was also recovered,” the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said. The terrorists were identified as affiliates of the Hafiz Gul Bahadur group, adds The Khorasan Diary. A ‘spokesman’ of the Hafiz Gul Bahadur Group, confirmed that seven militants affiliated with its Jaish-ul-Umari suicide squad were killed, also claiming casualties from the other side.
The vehicle of the Pakistan Peoples Party’s candidate for NA-8 of Bajaur District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Akhunzada Chattan, was targeted by an improvised explosive device in Mamund area on April 17, reports The Khorasan Diary. The vehicle which was bomb proof has been severely damaged however; there have been no casualties reported. “It was a motorcycle bomb that was parked at the side of the road”, said Bomb Disposal Unit (BDU).