Security forces defused a planted bomb in Mohmand tribal region

Security forces defused a planted bomb near Mian Mandi, Main bazar of Mohmand Agency, some 8 kilometers to the north of regional headquarters, Ghallanai, sources told. Five people were arrested from the area in connection with the planted improvised explosive device while militants blew up government primary school Bidmani near Pak-Afghan border in tehsil Baizai area, paramilitary sources told.

According to details Mohmand Levies got information of a hidden IED near main Bazar of Mian Mandi who immediately cordoned off the area and called for bomb disposal squad. Security forces from Mohmand Rifles reached the spot and defused the device. Later political administration arrested at least 5 persons from the area on suspicion, an official of political administration told.