Policeman killed in motorcycle bomb blast in Shangla district
Police said the explosive was fitted to the bike overnight in Chakesar tehsil, and separately security sources said an armed Afghan militant was arrested in Upper Kurram.
Police personnel Qaimos was killed on Sunday when an explosive device fitted to his motorcycle went off in Chakesar tehsil, Shangla.
District Police Officer Ikramullah said unidentified suspects planted the explosive overnight, and the victim was on his way to duty.
Police have started an investigation at the scene.
Security sources said an armed Afghan militant, Qari Waqas alias Quddoos, was arrested in Upper Kurram while trying to enter Pakistan.
Officers recovered a submachine gun, four magazines, 88 bullets and a notebook with notes on explosives from the militant; interrogation is continuing.