Blast kills watchman, 12 anti-personnel mines defused.

BAJAUR -- A watchman was killed on Thursday when a low intensity bomb went off in front of a clinic in Mamond tehsil here.

Police said the blat occurred in Kamar Sar area of Momond tehsil where unknown miscreants had planted an IED near the clinic of senior physician and former MS Khar Hospital, Dr Tahir.

Police said the bomb went off when watchman of the bazaar was passing through the area.

The watchman whose name could not be confirmed was severely injured and died on way to the hospital.

Police said they have started investigation into the incident adding that so far no one has claimed responsibility for the blast.

Meanwhile, the police and FC personnel averted a big terror attempt by recovering and later defusing 12 anti-personnel mines in...

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