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Blast 'kills nine' in Pakistan's Khyber agency | Blast 'kills nine' in Pakistan's Khyber agency |
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At least nine people, including three children, have been killed in a blast at a house in Pakistan's north-western Khyber tribal area, reports say. | |
It took place in an arms dump at the home of a tribal leader in the Tirah Valley, which has seen clashes between militant groups and the military. | |
Officials believe the place was used as a weapons distribution point by Lashkar-e-Islam (LeI) militants. | |
Police say they are investigating the nature of the blast. | |
One report suggests that it was set off when explosives were being prepared, but there is no official confirmation of this. | One report suggests that it was set off when explosives were being prepared, but there is no official confirmation of this. |
Local officials say the area where the blast took place is remote and under the control of Lashkar-e-Islam, and that the home was that of local LeI leader Hakim Khan. | |
Three militants are believed to have been among those killed in the explosion. | |
In recent years the region has seen fierce fighting as the army and several militant groups all vied to control the area, forcing thousands to flee. | In recent years the region has seen fierce fighting as the army and several militant groups all vied to control the area, forcing thousands to flee. |
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