March 31, 2010 1:26 PM

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Five Pakistani soldiers killed in attack

<br/>In Pakistan, at least five security personnel were killed and over 35 injured in an attack on a Fort in Jansi area of country's northwest tribal region. PTV said the attack took place near the town of Bara in Khyber agency. At least 20 extremists were also killed and many others injured in the clash. The injured have been shifted to a hospital in Peshawar. Reports said the Fort was attacked with rockets and light to heavy weapons were used in the clash which lasted for several hours. Sources said that the security forces blew up an explosives-packed vehicle. The security forces have launched a search operation in the area and imposed curfew. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack so far.

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