Pakistan: 5 killed in Landikotal landmine explosions

The Express Tribune News

Five people were killed in twin landmine explosions in Landikotal on Tuesday, four of whom were security personnel, Express News reported.

The explosives went off in Painda Cheena village, Khyber Agency.

The landmine in the first explosion was placed on a road in a marketplace and killed two security officials and a civilian, while the second blast claimed lives of two more officials.

The mines are usually planted by militants to target security forces’ convoys, however, security forces also plant these explosive devices near their check-posts to avoid terrorist attacks.