Man killed in Lower Dir landmine blast

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A man was killed and another injured in a landmine blast in Lower Dir on Monday.

According to officials, the incident took place in Takora area of Jandol in Lower Dir when a passerby accidentally struck a landmine planted on the roadside by the militants, killing one man and injuring another.

They were shifted to hospital and the condition of the injured man is said to be serious.

Security forces have started investigation.

According to the security sources, militants entering the area from Afghanistan have started planting improvised explosive devices to target the security forces.