Abbas said this room was the focus of the operation and security forces were successful in storming the room and killing the militant with the suicide vest before he could detonate his bombs . 39 killed in blast at security checkpoint in northwestern Punjab province . Explosion occurs in Swat Valley in the volatile Swat Valley . Intercepted phone call tipped officials to Monday 's attack , general says . Mingora has been scene of clashes with Taliban militants .
39 killed in blast at security checkpoint in northwestern Punjab province . Explosion occurs in Swat Valley in the volatile Swat Valley . Intercepted phone call tipped officials to Monday 's attack , general says . Mingora has been scene of clashes with Taliban militants .