Militants positioned on hilltops fired missiles and rockets at the Bajaur Scouts Camp at Mamoond Damangi, 30 kilometres from the agency headquarters Khar on the Pak-Afghan border, on Saturday night. The scouts returned fire with heavy weapons. Security forces deployed at the Laghrai camp also fired at the militants. No casualties were reported. Meanwhile, a jirga of elders will be held today (Monday) to discuss ways to improve law and order in the agency. Several jirga members are currently attending the Pak-Afghan peace jirga in Kabul. Around 130 members and a political agent are expected to attend the jirga on Monday. |