DHAKA: Heavily armed militants attacked a paramilitary checkpost in Jamrud area of the Khyber tribal region early Friday, killing at least eight security personnel, official sources said.

Three other security personnel were also injured and the vehicle of FC forces was completely destroyed in the attack.

Sources said more than a dozen militants attacked a Frontier Corps patrolling party and checkpost in Jamrud's Gundi area, followed by a grueling gun-battle which continued for over two hours.

Security forces also claimed to have killed a number of 'terrorists', but the exact number of casualties could not be independently verified.

BDST: 1255 HRS, JUL 18, 2014