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2 Pakistani soldiers killed in Afghan border attack

It is third incident of cross-border attack and firing since May 25 from Afghanistan

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Press Trust of India Peshawar
Last Updated : Jun 04 2014 | 1:48 PM IST
At least two Pakistani soldiers were killed and three injured today in a cross-border attack by suspected militants on check posts situated along the restive frontier with Afghanistan.

The militants from Afghanistan fired at Manozangal and Mukha posts in Bajaur tribal agency, a security official said.

"Two soldiers embraced shahadat and three are injured including an officer," the official said.

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It is third incident of cross-border attack and firing since May 25 from Afghanistan.

In a similar attack on Monday, two soldiers were killed.

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First Published: Jun 04 2014 | 1:10 PM IST

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