Six dead in missile strike

PESHAWAR - At least five persons were killed and eight others  injured on Sunday when a house was hit by a missile in village Tappi near Miranshah.

The identity of the killed persons has not yet been ascertained but it is believed that some of them are foreigners.

As per details, several portions of the house of Mohammad Naseer were razed to the ground as a result of the incident. The compound of the house was being used by foreign, including some Arab, militants since long.

There are unconfirmed reports suggesting that the missile was fired by the US-led allied troops from across Pak-Afghan border.

The local tribesmen so far have confirmed that five persons died while three others sustained severe injuries. However, they fear that number of casualties may increase further as debris of the certain collapsed portions of the house is yet to be removed.

It is important to mention here that three days ago, several persons, including two Arab nationals, were killed in a similar missile attack in Gangikhel village near Wana, South Waziristan Agency. Fearing further attacks, a large number of foreigners have sneaked into other adjacent areas.

AFP adds: A missile fired from an unmanned aircraft hit a house in Miranshah, killing six suspected militants, residents and officials said.

Residents said the missile was fired from a pilotless aircraft and that the house belonged to a local tribesman who had rented it out to the militants.