GHA LANAI: A man of the local Khasadar force was killed on Wednesday as an improvised explosive device (IED) went off at a security post.

The incident took place in the Qandhari area of Safi tehsil, Mohmand Agency.

The deceased, Usman Khan, was a resident of Darwazgai Qandhari, Safi Tehsildar Miraj Khan said.

He said Khasadar personnel were on duty at the checkpost when the IED exploded. Security forces launched a search operation in the adjoining areas after the incident but could not make any arrest.-Fauzee Khan Mohmand