A deadly attack

Our western border region is facing two evils at the moments: American adventurism, coming out in missile strikes and raids, and the homegrown sectarian bloodletting. Though both have exacted a heavy toll on the local population, it is a pity that the local sects, notably Sunni and Shia, continue spilling blood. Consider the latest attack. At least 25 people were killed and many more injured in a grenade attack followed by indiscriminate firing by unknown assassins in a mosque located in the Maskanai area of Lower Dir on Wednesday. What pinches the most is the fact that the attackers cared little for the children who were inside the mosque. Though authorities are not sure who exactly was behind the attack, the possibility of warring tribes creating mischief cannot be ruled out.