Policeman killed, 10 injured in IED blast

BANNU, May 11 (APP):A policeman was killed and about 10
other injured in an improvised explosive device (IED) blast
near General Bus Stand here on Friday.
Police said a police van was passing through the area when
an IED blast targeted their vehicle.As a result, constable Sabgatullah was martyred
on the spot and 10 others including three policemen sustained injuries.
The injured were shifted to DHQ Hospital Bannu. The explosion
damaged the vehicles parked close to the site of the blast.
Police and security forces cordoned off
the area and have started search operation.