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Militants attack security convoy in Pakistan, 5 killed

ISLAMABAD, July 5 (KUNA) -- About five security personnel were killed and six others wounded in an ambush on their convoy in Southwestern district of Pakistan, said police on Tuesday.
Suspected local nationalist militants targeted a security convoy with remote-controlled bomb device in Turbat district of Baluchistan province, police sources told KUNA.
They said the explosion killed five paramilitary troopers and wounded at least six others. Police said that the forces cordoned off the area and conducted a search operation. They added that three suspects have been arrested. (end) amn.hb KUNA 051617 Jul 11NNNN