PESHAWAR - The vehicle of a pro-government tribal elder was targeted with an improvised explosive device (IED) in Ambar Tehsil of Mohmand Agency on Saturday.
According to the political administration, Malak Ameer Rehman’s vehicle was being driven by his nephew when attacked in the Olai Shah area early morning. Rehman’s nephew escaped unhurt while the vehicle was damaged in the explosion, he added.
Following the blast, security forces conducted a clearance operation in the area.
According to the political administration, the Khasadar Force arrested 13 people during the operation under the territorial collective responsibility clause of the Frontier Crimes Regulation (FCR).