Militant attack on dam in Mohmand region kills three

PESHAWAR: A militant attack on a small dam in Mohmand tribal region's Halimzai area claimed the lives of three dam employees and injured seven others on Wednesday. Security sources told Dawn.com that militants attacked a small dam in Halimzai area of Mohmand tribal area causing daming to the installation and machinery. As security backup began arriving at Gandau dam, the militants blew up a securiity vehicle with explosives. Three persons were killed and seven others were injured in the incident. Moreover, two engineers stationed at the dam were missing after the attack and were feared to have been abducted by the attackers.