Levies officer martyred in militant attack in Mohmand Agency

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A levies officer was killed when unidentified militants attacked at a security check post in Ghaiba Khore area of Tehsil Haleemzai in Mohmand Agency on late Tuesday night.

 

According to details, some unidentified militants launched an attack on a security check post in the area, martyring one Levies official. The assailants used automatic weapons in the attack.

 
The martyred official was identified as Ajmal Khan. Levies personnel present at the check post retaliated militants attack while reinforcement was also sought from Levies Headquarters in Mohmand Agency.

 
The reinforcement convoy from the Levies Headquarters also came under a rocket attack, however no loss of life was reported. Fierce gun battle was going on between militants and Levies personnel for many hours.