Suicide attack kills 4 soldiers in North Waziristan

A suicide bomber Thursday attacked a check post of security forces in restive North Waziristan tribal region and killed four soldiers, security sources said. 

The attack on a roadside check post also injured three security personnel, they said.

Residents said they also heard firing after the attack.

No group claimed responsibility for the attack. 

Major Taliban group in the region led by Hafiz Gul Bahadar has signed a peace deal with the government in North Waziristan. Both do not attack each other under the agreement. 

However, some other militant groups including the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan operate in the region. The authorities blame the TTP and its affiliated groups for these attacks.

The suicide bombing occurred a day after the US drone killed 17 suspected militants in North Waziristan.

The US and Afghan officials allege that the militants use North Waziristan as launching pad for cross-border attacks in Afghanistan.

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