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'Terrorist' killed in crossfire with security forces in South Waziristan

'Terrorist' killed in crossfire with security forces in South Waziristan

Pakistan

At least 50 terrorists attacked the police check post

SOUTH WAZIRISTAN (Web Desk) - An alleged terrorist was killed in a gunbattle with the security forces at a police check post in Wana late on Monday night.

Police sources said nearly 50 terrorists attacked the Bagheecha check post of the Wana city police station. A crossfire took place between the two sides, leaving one suspect dead and a security official wounded, they said. 

The armed men escaped after exchanging heavy gunfire with the Frontier Corps and police personnel.