S. Waziristan: 3 killed in bomb blast, Taliban claim responsibility
The security forces cordoned off the area soon after the blast.
WAZIRISTAN (Web Desk) - At least three people were killed in a remote-controlled bomb blast in South Waziristan while banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has claimed responsibility of the attack, Dunya News reported on Wednesday.
According to sources, the roadside bomb went off when a vehicle carrying passengers was passing through Shaktoi area of South Waziristan.
The security forces cordoned off the area soon after the blast. Meanwhile, search operation is underway.
Few days back, Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) announced they would not extend a ceasefire called to help peace negotiations with the government, but insisted they were still committed to the talks process.
The TTP announced a one-month ceasefire at the start of March as the government sought a negotiated end to their bloody seven-year insurgency.
The TTP extended the ceasefire to April 10, but complained there had been "complete silence" from the government since then and hinted that the military was trying to thwart talks.
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif s government began negotiations with the TTP through intermediaries in February to try to end the insurgency.
Since the TTP s fight began in 2007, more than 6,800 people have been killed in bomb and gun attacks around Pakistan, according to an AFP tally, destabilising the country.
On the other hand, political agent of Khyber agency Shahab Shah has said that a list of 17 wanted terrorists has been forwarded to tribal jirga. He said that some anti-state actors were destroying the peace, adding that strict action will be taken against them.
