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21 Nov 2009, 11:39 HRS IST
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STAFF WRITER 14:47 HRS IST

Islamabad, Oct 23 (PTI) At least 18 people, including women and children, were today killed and six others injured when a bus struck a landmine in Pakistan's restive Mohmand tribal region.

The incident occurred in Lakaro sub-division, a remote region of Mohmand Agency where security forces are conducting operations against militants.

The bus was carrying a group of people on their way to attend a wedding, TV news channels reported.

Four women were among the six persons injured.

The mine was planted by militants to target security forces, reports said.

Local residents rushed the injured to a hospital in Mohmand Agency's headquarters.

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