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Bomb explosion wounds 4 security personnel in N.Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Dec 9 (KUNA) -- At least four security personnel were wounded on Thursday in a bomb explosion in a Northern Pakistani town, said officials. A remote control bomb explosion hit security personnels vehicle while they were on routine patrol in Saro Khel area of Hangu district, more than 150 kilometers from Islamabad, security officials told KUNA.
They said the explosion badly damaged the vehicle and wounded four security personnel. They added that at least one of the wounded was in critical condition. The explosion occurred as security is on red alert in Hangu and adjoining areas, known as hotbed of sectarian violence, during the Muharram month. Also, the District Coordinating Officer (DCO) Hangu has put complete ban on the entrance of Afghan refugees in the territorial limits of the district. (end) amn.ajs KUNA 091518 Dec 10NNNN