Five Killed, Eight Injured in Terrorist Attack on Convoy in Kurram

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Islamabad: At least five people, including a woman, were killed and eight others injured when terrorists opened fire on a convoy of passenger vehicles in Kurram district on Thursday. The convoy was en route to Peshawar when it came under attack.

Police and rescue teams quickly responded to the scene and transported the injured to Alizai Hospital for treatment. Authorities have launched an investigation into the attack, while security forces have cordoned off the area. The identity of the attackers remains unclear, and no group has claimed responsibility for the assault.

The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa police on Thursday repulsed a terrorists attack on a check post in Bara tehsil and made them run for their lives by exhibiting a befitting response.

Police said unknown numbers of terrorists attacked Takya check post in Bara tehsil however the prompt and effective response by the police forced them to escape.

However, police said that two police officials, namely Abdur Razzaq and Zahin Khan sustained injuries during crossfire and were shifted to hospital for treatment.