KURRAM AGENCY: A remote-controlled bomb exploded near a vehicle allegedly belonging to militants in central Kurram on Thursday, killing six militants, including a top militant commander.

Sources said that six militants were killed in the explosion, including top militant commander Hakim Khan.

A number of militants have also been injured in the explosion and most of them are said to be in critical condition.

A military operation has been underway in central Kurram against militants for the past 10 months in which a number of militants training centres and camps have been destroyed. —DawnNews