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ISLAMABAD, Nov 29 (KUNA) -- At least two persons were killed and more than
six others were wounded in a suicide blast that targeted the convoy of a
wanted Taliban commander on Thursday in Pakistan's troubled South Waziristan
tribal agency, bordering Afghanistan, said sources.
The incident took place in busy Rustam Wana Bazaar of the agency. According
to security sources, a suicide bomber blew himself up as Mullah Nazir,
commander of Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP)'s factional group, was coming out
of a mosque in the Bazaar.
The blast killed two persons, including a 14-year old boy, sources told
KUNA, adding, more than six others, including Mullah Nazir were wounded in the
attack.
Sources said that Mullah Nazir is said to be in stable condition. However,
other local media reported that Nazir was seriously wounded. (pickup previous)
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