Pakistan army, Pakistan security
The landmine blast occurred in Orakzai’s Ali Sherzai village on Saturday, a report said. — File photo

KALAYA: A landmine blast killed five militants in the Orakzai tribal region on Saturday, television reports said.

The explosion took place in Orakzai’s Ali Sherzai village, one report said.

The militants were killed when a vehicle they were riding in struck a landmine, the report said.

Security forces arrived at the site of the blast soon after.

KALAYA: A landmine blast killed five militants in the Orakzai tribal region on Saturday, television reports said.

The explosion took place in Orakzai’s Ali Sharzai village, one report said.

The militants were killed when a vehicle they were riding in stuck a landmine, the report said.

Security forces arrived at the site of the blast soon after.

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