Lakki Marwat: Police foils suicide attack, 15 hurt

Police killed a suicide bomber and destroyed an explosive-filled vehicle in Jabukhel area of Laki Marwat, Dunya News reported on Monday. Some 15 people also got injured during police action. According to police sources, there was information that a double-cabin may enter the city for suicide bombing. On the tip-off, police were put on guard since morning with pickets erected on various places to stop any such vehicle. According to police sources, a police beckoned an explosive-packed vehicle to stop at a check point in Jabukhel area; however, driver did not stop. To stop the suspected vehicle, police opened fire, causing the explosives on board vehicle to go off with a loud bang, killing the suicide bomber as well. As a result of the loud explosion, at least six houses caved in, where 15 including eight women and four kids were injured.The blast caused a four-foot deep and 20-foot wide crater. Later on, all entry and exit points of the city have been closed.