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Suicide blast in Pakistan, 3 policemen wounded

ISLAMABAD, Sep 12 (KUNA) -- At least three policemen and a civilian were critically wounded in a suicide blast on Saturday in northern Pakistani town, said police.
A suicide bomber exploded himself up near Doabba Police Station in Hangu town, about 170 kilometers from Islamabad, police sources told KUNA.
The suicide bomber was heading towards the police station when the policemen signaled him to stop for checking, said the sources. However, they added, he started running and detonated a suicide jacket fastened around his body.
Police sources said that the explosion critically wounded three policemen and a civilian. (end) amn.rk KUNA 121750 Sep 09NNNN