Five killed in suicide attack in Bannu

Bannu, Sep. 28 (ANI): At least five people, including Peace Committee Member Maulana Abdul Hakim, were killed in a suicide attack in Pakistan's Bannu city.

According to The News, a suicide bomber rammed his explosive-laden van with the vehicle of Maulana Abdul Hakim, who was travelling with his associates on Miranshah Road in Baka Khel area of Bannu.

Five persons including Maulana Abdul Hakim died on the spot, while some others have been reported injured, the report adds.

In a separate suicide attack in the same city, a former Taliban Commander has been killed.

Meanwhile, police has surrounded the area after the blast and bomb disposal squad has been called in to collect the evidences. (ANI)