3 schools torched in Swat, 3 killed as missile hits a vehicle in Mohmand Agency

Three people were killed after a missile hit a vehicle in Karrapa area of Mohmand Agency here on Wednesday. According to sources, militants attacked a police station with artillery and rockets in Pirklan area of Charsadda near Mohmand Agency. However, there were no reports of causalities. Meanwhile, security forces have took control of a militants' base situated in Machnai Rashkai after intense operation while exchange of fire was also reported between militants and security forces at Karpa in Mohmand Agency. Security forces fired missiles at militants' positions from headquarter of Mohmand Agency. In an other incident, a missile fired from tank, landed at a truck in Tehsil Pendali, killing three persons on board, according to sources. Besides, militants blew up high school in Yakaghund area in which the school building was completely collapsed. Local militants set ablaze three schools and a private bank in Mohmand Agency and Swat before Dawn on Wednesday. According to sources, militants attacked a convoy of Security Forces, injuring six security men while two schools were burnt down in Manglor area of Tehsil Charbagh in Swat. Besides, militants also blew up a Government High School situated in Yakaghund area of Mohmand Agency, which completely destroyed its building. In an other incident, a private bank was set on fire by militants in same area.

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