Suicide attack on checkpost near Kharotabad area.
Five suspects, including three women and two children, were approaching the checkpost when the security forces discovered they had explosive materials. The forces tried to stop them when one person blew herself up to avoid arrest, suggests initial reports.
One woman was of 20-25 years of age while the another one was 15-20 years old. Security officials say the attackers may be of Chechen origin.
There was an exchange of fire between the security forces and the miscreants immediately after the attack and the forces shot two female suicide bombers. Both the women were reportedly equipped with hand grenades.
The other suspects have also been arrested by the police and the area has been taken in control.
Around eight people are feared dead but no exact figure has been given yet. The injured, including the suspects, were shifted to the hospital.
