KURRAM(National Times)- A passerby was killed, and three police personnel were injured when unidentified assailants armed with heavy and automatic weapons attacked a police checkpost in the Mirbagh area of Central Kurram here on Sunday.

According to police sources, the attackers targeted the post with small and heavy arms, killing a passerby on the spot and injuring three police personnel.

Police immediately launched an operation to trace the attackers.

The sources said soon after the attack, security forces also used artillery to strike suspected militant hideouts.

Following announcements from local mosques, citizens carried white flags and began efforts to broker a ceasefire.