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12 dead in suicide attack at Taliban commander headquarters

Published: 03 Oct 2013 - 08:46 am | Last Updated: 29 Jan 2022 - 07:31 pm

ISLAMABAD: A suicide bomber attacked the headquarters of local Taliban commander Mullah Nabi Hanafi in Orakzai Agency, killing at least 12 people and completely destroying the headquarters on early Thursday.
 
According to Pakistan's Geo News, at first the attackers broke into the headquarters and opened fire after which the suicide bomber rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into the headquarters.
 
The dead bodies have been recovered while there are reports of injuries as a result of the assault.
 
The official sources have not yet confirmed the casualties. (QNA)