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Six killed, 15 injured by stray shells
 MIRANSHAH: Around six people, including four women and a child, were killed and more than 15 others people were injured when stray shells landed on their homes in Miranshah late on Saturday. The shells hit the homes during an exchange of fire between militants and security forces after the militants attacked the Banda checkpost. Inter Services Public Relation Army Director General Major General Waheed Arshad said that a shell hit the house of Saladar Khan killing a six-year-old boy and three women of the family. Two men were also killed when shells landed on their houses. Gen Arshad said that all the injured people had been shifted to a hospital in Miranshah, adding that five of them were rushed to a hospital in Peshawar due to their critical condition. A large number of people have started to flee from Miranshah and Mir Ali suburbs. Meanwhile, the security forces pushed back armed tribesmen who attacked the Tungai area of Kurram Agency, according to a private television channel.Posted by: Fred 2007-12-03 |
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