A local officer of the Federal Security Service (FSB) was killed by a bomb in Russia's North Caucasus republic of Dagestan on Monday. The bomb had been installed under his car and was set off as he opened the door of the vehicle. The officer suffered severe wounds and later died en route to the hospital. An investigation has been launched, as authorities believed fight against militants stood behind the attack. The same day in the neighboring republic of Ingushetia, two militants were killed when attempting to assail law enforcement forces. The insurgents opened fire as police stopped their car for routine identity check. One police officer was injured in the clashes. Violence is common for North Caucasus republics of Chechnya, Dagestan and Ingushetia with militants frequently assaulting police officers and authorities. 