3 Cops Killed In Bannu Checkpost Attack

Saturday, November 22, 2008 at 10:31 am

3 Cops Killed In Bannu Checkpost Attack BANNU: At least three policemen were killed when unknown militants fired rocket-propelled grenades at a security checkpost in Bannu here late night Friday.

According to ARY OneWorld, the incident occurred in Mandaan Police Station where militants attacked a security checkpost with light weapons, killing at least three cops on spot. A cop also suffered bullet injuries in the incident.

The miscreants flee the scene on retaliation of security personnel present at the post, says DPO Bannu.

Heavy contingent of paramilitary forces have been sent in the area in search of the miscreants.