Security forces cordoned off the area as investigations into the incident went underway. — File Photo

BANNU: A explosion near a security checkpost followed by militant firing injured five security personnel in Bannu district’s Haweed post area early on Tuesday, DawnNews reported.

All injured were shifted to District Hospital where the condition of one wounded was reported as critical.

Security forces cordoned off the area as investigations into the incident went underway.

No further details were available till the filing of this report.